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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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear friend" (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.
  • jonnychow1@yahoo.com

Fraud email example:

From: "diamondpearlex@terra.es" <diamondpearlex@terra.es>
Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 20:30:11 +0200 (MEST)
Subject: A JOB OFFER FOR YOU


Dear friend,
I represent CHINA DIAMOND and PEARL Company based
in the CHINA.. My company exports DIAMOND and
PRECIOUS STONES. We are searching for
representatives who can help us establish a medium
of getting to our customers in Europe and
America/Canada as well as making payments through
you as our payment officer. It is upon this note
that we seek your assistance to stand as our
representative in your country.
Note that, as our representative, you will receive
10% of whatever amount you collect for the company
and the balance will be paid into an account we will
avail to you.
Please, to facilitate the conclusion of this
transaction if accepted, do reply me promptly by
email the following:
(1)Your full names,
(2)Contact address and,
(3)Phone/fax numbers.
Thank you for your time.
Very Respectfully,
Mr. JOHNNY CHOW

If you are interested in my proposal do reply to my personal email jonnychow1@yahoo.com









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