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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.
  • alton_chem_limit2@yahoo.com.mx

Fraud email example:

From: =?iso-8859-1?q?welton=20willaims?= <alton_chem_limit2@yahoo.com.mx>
Reply-To: alton_chemical_limit@openbg.com
Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 04:01:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: COMPANY PAYMENT AGENT NEEDED


¡Tengo nueva dirección de correo!Ahora puedes escribirme a: alton_chem_limit2@yahoo.com.mx

FROM THE DESK OF

MR.WELTON WILLIAMS.

ALTON CHEMICALS LTD

# 4 BOLLINBARN DRIVE,

MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE

SK10 3DN, UK.


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, Canada &

Asia, we

have decided to move our products fully into the continent of America

Canada & Asia. 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 5% of whatever amount you receive from customers


who are

making payments for outstanding invoices on behalf of the company. Our

account officer 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:

ALTON CHEMICALS LTD. Receiving Payment Account Form:

Title : Ms Mr Mrs Dr: ............................

First Name: ......................................

Surname: .........................................


Age: 25-35 36-45 46-55 55+ .......................

Relevant Experience: .............................

Company Background: ..............................

Your Company Name: ...............................

Monthly Income: ..................................

Residential Address: .............................

Home/Work Phone Number: ..........................

Cell Phone Number: ...............................

Fax Number: ......................................

Email Address: ...................................

Do you have an exclusive relationship with another UK based company?

YES /NO.

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.


RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

MR. WELTON WILLIAMS.

DIRECTOR ALTON CHEMICALS LTD

- welton willaims

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