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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:

• 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.
  • rep_mcdowall@yahoo.co.uk

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Robert Mcdowall" <Remitance@aim.com>
Date: Mon, 01 Jan 2007 07:14:51 -1000
Subject: Company Representative Needed.

EDINBURGH METALLURGICAL COMPANY
78-82 Sinclair road,
Duddingston, Edinburgh, EH15 3PX
SCOTLAND.


This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named
company.
E.M.C was established on April 1, 2003. Our goal is to become an "excellent
company" in the 21st century by fulfilling our basic corporate mission of
"contributing to society with the world's highest technology." Steel
products possess excellent properties and for many centuries have played an
important role as a basic material supporting industry and society in a wide
range of applications. Because many of the
world's countries require significant quantities of steel to create a more
livable society and achieve continuing growth, a large increase in global
steel demand is expected well into the new century. This means that steel
products will continue to be necessary to society as a whole..
Due to the increase in demand of our products in America, Canada, Asia,
Middle east and Europe we have decided to move our products fully into the
above continent. By so doing, we are se arching for reliable
persons/companies who can act as a payment agent who can help us establish a
medium of getting to our customers in America, Canada, Asia and Middle east.
Note that, if finally approved as our payment agent, you are entitled to
15% of whatever amount you receive from customers who are making payments
for outstanding debt 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 payment agent in the above location and
your locality, please get back to me via my private email
(Rep_mcdowall@yahoo.co.uk)
with the following information below:

(1)Full names:
(2)Complete Residence/office address:
(3)Tele/cell numbers:
(4)Occupation:
(5)Sex:
(6)Age:
Please also let us know the best time to reach you on phone especially as
we have a
different time. Thank you for your time.

Respectfully
Robert Mcdowall
Chief Executive Officer & President.

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