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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: "Mr.Yukio Wong" <jp_jobs2@core.com>
Reply-To: info_mantechcoy03@yahoo.com.cn
Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:50:54 -0400
Subject: RE:Work With Us.......(Fill Out Payment Account Form).


ACT AS OUR COMPANY PAYMENT REPRESENTATIVE
==========================================MAN TECH COMPANY LTD.No.2, LANE 70, MING CHU ROAD,
SEC.1,TUNG PAO, JAPAN
DESK OFMr. Chiyo Asuka

This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named company. Our company was established in 1970.

Over the years we have accumulated invaluable experience in our business and we are proud to claim we are second to none.Due to the increase in demand of our products in America and Canada, Europe we have decided to move our products fully into the continent of America & Europe.

By so doing,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 aprroved 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.

We are glad to offer this job position to you. If you feel that you are a serious and earnest worker and you want to work for (Man Tech Company Ltd), kindly email us the following information about you. Our account officer in Japan 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 REPRESENTATIVE AGENT in the above location and your locality.

Upon receipt of this requested information, For official purpose, please send your response and acceptance via same email for futher proceedure.

please fill out this form below:MAN TECH COMPANY.
Receiving Payment Account Form:

Title : Ms Mr Mrs Dr:..
First Name: ...
Surname: ......
Age: 20-55+ ...
Relevant Experience: ...
Your Company Name: .....
Monthly Income: ........
Residential Address: ...
State.....
Zip.......
Country......
PhoneNumber:....
Fax Number:.....
Email Address: ....

If you are interested in this offer please respond to us for more further informations from our company. Contact
Address:info_mantechcoy03@yahoo.com.cn

Mr.Yukio Wong
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,

PRESIDENT- MAN TECH COMPANY LTD
JAPAN

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