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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: Alex Malik <gasworkarts17@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <gasworkarts@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 29 May 2007 11:10:55 -0500
Subject: Dear Gardner



Gasworks Arts & Gallery 115 Vauxhall Street, London SE11 5RH Tel: 07024 060906/ 07024 076755 www: artlondon.com Hello Gardner,

I write to seek your services as my representative in States. My name is Alex Malik, a British artist based in London. Most of my work is done in either pencil or airbrush mixed with color pencils. I have recently added designing and creating artwork on the computer and have had my works featured on trading cards, prints and in magazines. I have been selling my art works for the last 4 years, in galleries and to private collectors from all around the world.

Due to increasing number of sales to my U.S customers, I am finding it difficult reaching to all of them, so I decided to search for an honest and reliable person who will work at his own convenient as my representative. The person will serve as a link between my clients and me and also act as my agent in receiving payments of sales. My proposition does not require any money to set it up, and will not affect your normal work schedules. The customer will be advised send payment through express mail that will deliver Customers will be advised to send payment through express mail that will deliver at your doorstep. You will only be required to sign for it on release and make the deposit at your bank. After it clears, you retain 10% of the total sum as your pay and send the balance to me. Sales are continuous and you have the opportunity of weekly income. My concern is always a breach of trust and wants to believe you are an honest person.

If you are interested, provide me with the following details so that we can get started:

First name... Last name...

Address... City… State... Zip Code...

Phone number(s)..........

Gender... Age...

Occupation.........

Thanks for your time.
Alex Malik.

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