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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: MR ARNOLD SMART <acornexport_uk@rediffmail.com>
Reply-To: acornexport_uk@katamail.com
Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:36:36 -0800
Subject: BE MY REPRESENTATIVE IN YOUR REGION


Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Mr.Arnold Smart, managing director of Acorn Exports Ltd UK. we are a group of business men who deal on machinery and export into the Canada/ America and Europe.We are searching for representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to our customers in the canada/America and Europe as well as making payments through you (as our payment officer) to us.

It does not matter whether you are in full employment or self-employed. This is a Part-time position that would become permanent based on your effort. It will certainly not affect your current job or business as the position is on

part time basis. No payment or financial contribution at your end, whatsoever is required of you. The only requirement is for you to have a Line Of Credit (LOC) or Equity Line of Credit as a guaranty, in case there is a misappropriation of funds and as proof that you are capable of acting as our company representative. Without it, our clients, corporate and individual would not be comfortable dealing with you.

Please if you are interested in transacting business with us, we will be very glad. Subject to your satisfaction you will be given the opportunity to negotiate your mode of which we will pay you for your services as our representative in Canada/America and Europe. Having a functional bank account to receive payment (Company account is an advantage) Note, there is no financial obligation required from you, and this transaction is 100% risk free.If this proposal is accepted by you, A swift acknowledgement on the receipt of this mail will be appreciated, furnishing me with your

(1) Your full names,
(2) Age and Sex
(3) Contact address and, Phone/fax numbers.
Please Reply me through this email address:
Official Email: acornexportuk@katamail.com or my fax number:+44-87-1715-1289

Thank you for your time and anticipated cooperation.
Respectfully Yours,
Mr.Arnold Smart.
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ACORN EXPORTS LIMITED
FAX NUMBER: +44-87-1715-1289

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