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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• 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 mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447031947631 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
• 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.
  • welton_williams2004@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "welton williams" <alton_chemical_limited_uk9@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:45:19 +0100
Subject: COMPANY PAYMENT AGENT WANTED

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
TEL +447031947631
FAX +44704900841
E-MAIL welton_williams2004@yahoo.com

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