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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

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.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Fraud email example:

From: "Somsak Avakul" <skfoodsmanagement@hotmail.co.uk>
Reply-To: skfoodsmanagement@yahoo.co.th
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:00:40 +0000
Subject: ZONAL MANAGER NEEDED PLEASE !

 
 
 
 
Thai Tuna Can
ISO 9002 
 
 
152 Krungthonburi Rd,
Klongthonsai, Klongsan,
Bangkok 10600 THAILAND
Compliment,
OFFER AS AREA SALES MANAGER.
INTRODUCTION:
S.K. Foods Co.,Ltd. was established in 1977 to be an exporter of high-quality besed Value added foods. Our fully-facilitated factory in a hygienic circumstance located in Samut Sakhon Province began the operation in 1979. We produce all types of canned tuna ranging from Light Meat Tuna to White Meat Tuna as well as a broad line of Tuna base value added Foods.
The employment of sophisticated production technology, synergetic with continuous research and development have enabled us to produce premium-quality canned tuna products to serve the ever-rising needs of the world market
Production Capacity : Global Export : Domestic : Employment :
 
60 TON / DAY 90 % EUROPE, NORTH AMERICA, ASIA and MIDDLE-EAST THAILAND (Distributor - Royal Inter Foods Co.,Ltd) 800 Persons
 
 
Rewarded with HACCP certificate:
S.K. Foods Co., Ltd. is rewarded with HACCP Certificate to ensure that foods offered to the consumer are safe to eat accordance to The United Nation food standard group Codex Alimentarius Commission recommended HACCP's adoption as a system for ensuring the safety of foods and the prevention of food borne diseases. Due to the vast spread of our products to other countries, we decided to look for someone/corporate body who can serve as an in-country distributor who will be serving as a link between us and our customers within that province. It is upon this note that we are writing you to seek your assistance in representing our company in your locality as our Area Sales Manager our formulation strategies to fit each individual market segment, we seek a dynamic, passionate team player for the position of Area Sales Manager (ASM-06/SKF.)
BENEFITS: - Basic salary of 60,000 United States Dollars a year. (i.e., 5,000.00 USD monthly), Plus 5% commission on payment made to you on behalf of the company by our customers/clients. As a Regional Manager of our company, your basic functions are as follows:
1. Maintenance of a sales office. The company will be responsible for all costs including phone and other charges and the setting up of the office in your locality.
2. Assume responsibility for the office.
3. Lastly, contacting clients on behalf of the company who are ready to make payments for products to be supplied.
Please indicate your interest and reply me promptly with the following:
 
1.FULL NAMES:__________________________________

2.CONTACT ADDRESS:_____________________________________________

____________________________________________

3.SEX:_______________

4.AGE:________

5.CURRENT OCCUPATION/POSITION:________________________

6.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL___________

7.E-MAIL ADDRESS:_____________________________

8.TELEPHONE NUMBER/FAX:_____________________


9.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL___________


___________________________________________

14. STATE:__________________________________

15. COUNTRY________________________________
 
Thanks for your anticipated time.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr. Somsak Avakul
 
 

 


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