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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 about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • choi_leeyon@asiamail.com

Fraud email example:

From: "julian barry" <julian4sec200@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 01:20:38 -0800
Subject: JOB OFFER


Dear Sir/Madam,


It is my pleasure to write to you regarding our organization, CHINA
METALLURGICAL COMPANY (CMC). We are in the business of selling
Metallurgical Equipment.Our main interests concern exporting goods to
the
United States, Canada, and some parts of Europe.


We are currently searching for representatives who would assist in the
transfering of funds from our American customers to our main office in
Asia. Please,if you might be interested in providing your services as a
mediary, contact us soon.


Compensation and other benefits will be arranged based on the duration
of your service. Contact us for more information if you are interested
in our job offer. It needn't take up much of your time and we are not
asking that you interrupt your current career. We only ask that you
would be happy to provide our customers with a consolidated source
through
which to make their payments.


Please get back to us so that we can determine the compensation you
will recieve for your services, which is based upon your country of
residence. We are certain that you will be more than happy with the
payment
($84,500 US to $780,000 per annum).


For further information and enquiries, please write to President CHINA
METALLURGICAL COMPANY (CMC) Dr choi leeyon;choi_leeyon@asiamail.com
We anticipate your response.


Much Thanks,
Mrs. Julian Barry
Secretary
CHINA METALLURGICAL COMPANY(CMC)


Please rest assured that no investment on your part is required.You
will recieve 10% of sales in every transaction in which you assist our
company.

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