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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: Bernard Letts <berlett_santex007@hotmail.co.uk>
Reply-To: <berlett_santex@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:32:01 +0000
Subject: ATTN: SOLICITING FOR REPRESENTATIVES IN YOUR REGION!!!



From the desk ofDr.Bernard Letts,SANTEX EXPORTS LTD.29A Chatsworth Road, Bournemouth BH8 8SLUnited KingdomTel:+44 703 195 7038 +44 701 113 9465Fax:+44 709 287 3205
ATTN: SOLICITING FOR REPRESENTATIVES IN YOUR REGION!!!
I am Dr.Bernard Letts, Foreign Transaction Officer of SANTEX EXPORTS LTD. My company deals on mechanical equipment, hardware, minerals,electrical products, chemicals, office equipments and other goods/servicesfor world trade. What we really require is someone who can represent thiscompany in the US/CANADA and some parts of Europe/Middle East.
We have been having problems with clients in these regions because they arepolitely refusing to pay for shipments on one excuse or the other, so weneed a representative that can assist us in clearing our money in theirrespective countries.
Be informed that as our representative, you will receive 10% of whateveramount you receive for the company and the balance will be paid into anaccount we will avail to you.
The second thing required of you would be for you to establish arelationship on behalf of our company with other similar companies in yourcountry so that we can have new ideas and directions.
This job is rather easy and does not require alot of expertise. If you areinterested in this business offer, please contact Me with this e-mailAddress.
Email: berlett_santex@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks in advanceDr.Bernard LettsForeign Transaction Officer
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