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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 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.
  • michaelpalmersos_2007@yahoo.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
  • michealpalmersos_2007@yahoo.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: MICHEAL PALMER <michaelpalmersos_2007@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 00:48:19 +0200
Subject: VERY URGENT


FROM THE DESK OF
Mr.Michael Palmer
297 Coventry Road Sheldon London
DH1 5FJ
Phone: (+ 44) 7024021341
Email:michaelpalmersos_2007@yahoo.fr

This notification is in pursuant to quest/urgent need for a REPRESENTATIVE in MICH ARTWORLD ART STUDIO. based in uk .

Basically, Over the years we have accumulated invaluable experience in our business and we are proud to claim we are second to none.Suffice to say here, prior to the increase in demand of our products in North and South America continent and Europe we have decided to move our products fully into the continent of America & Europe.However, 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 approved as our Representative, you are entitled to an annual income of $24,000USD and 10% of whatever amount you receive from customers who are making payments for outstanding invoices on behalf of the company.

Subject to your satisfaction,regarding your interest in being a"REPRESENTATIVE AGENT "in the above location and your locality, please fill out this form below:

MICH ARTWORLD ART STUDIO.
RECEIVING PAYMENT ACCOUNT FORM *
First Name:.............
Surname:.................
Age: 22-65+ :...........
Relevant Experience:.....
Your Company Name:.......
Monthly Income:..........
Country:................
Residential Address:...
Phone Number:......2..
Fax Number:..........
Email Address:.......

Please if you are interested get back to me through my email address..........(michealpalmersos_2007@yahoo.fr)
Regards
MichealPalmer

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