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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • wong_director@yahoo.com.cn

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Pao Wong" <wongpao503@msn.com>
Reply-To: wong_director@yahoo.com.cn
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:49:31 +0000
Subject: WE AWAIT YOUR RESPONSE...

FROM THE DESK OF
Mr. Pao Wong
Festac Imports and Exports Corporation.
1001 yingze avenue ,Taiyan, Shanxi
China,030000

This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named company.
Our company was established in May 1, 2002. Over the years we have
accumulated invaluable experience in our business and we are proud to claim
we are second to none.

Due to the increase in demand of our products in America and Canada, Europe
we have decided to move our products fully into the continent of America &
Europe. By so doing,we are searching for reliable persons/companies who can
act as a RECEIVING PAYMENTS AGENT who will act as medium of reach between
our customers and us in their area of locality.Note that, if finally
aprroved as our Representative, you are entitled to an annual income of
$24,000USD and 10% of whatever amount you receive from customers who are
making payments for outstanding invoices on behalf of the company. Our
account officer in Japan will convey to you the medium which you will use to
remit any funds received on our behalf.

If you are interested in being a REPRESENTATIVE AGENT in the above location
and your locality, please fill out this form below:

FESTAC COMPANY. Receiving Payment Account Form:
Title : Ms Mr Mrs Dr: ..................................................
First Name:
.....................................................................
Surname:
.........................................................................
Age: 36-45 46-55 55+ ....................................
Relevant Experience: ..................................................
Your Company Name: ..................................................
Residential Address:...................................................
Phone Number..................................................
Fax Number:
.....................................................................
Email Address:
................................................................
Do you have an exclusive relationship with another china based
company.Please also let us know the best time to reach you on phone
especially as we have a difference in time. Thank you for your time.
Contact central time zone.

AND PLEASE SEND ALL YOUR DETAILS TO wong_director@yahoo.com.cn

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
MR.PAO WONG
PRESIDENT- FIEC
CHINA

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