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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: "Muway Asia" <muway_asia@excite.com> (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 15:17:29 +0800
Subject: .....Hotel Vacancy....

Holiday Villa Apartment Suites.225, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.Telephone: +60166929527, Fax: +60320969024
Email: holidayvillahotel@mail2Malaysia.com
Website: http://www.kl-hotels.com/holidayvillasuite

Are you interested in working for a company that is dedicated to
offering customers outstanding personal services in a luxurious
surroundings?We believe in offering dedicated and professional members
of our team every opportunities to develop in their chosen career and
we provide the training and support needed to progress. The hotel will
take care of your Flight ticket, Accommodation lodging, Transportation
While our Attorney will assist for work permit process.We are proud of
the fact that we are the first independent hotel within Asia to be
awarded corporate investors in people. If you would like to learn more
about employment opportunities and If you intend to
work with our Hotel in any POSITION, please contact us at
holidayvillahotel@mail2Malaysia.com immediately with your
cv/resume and credentials Thanks.

Holiday Villa Apartment Suites Malaysia
Email: holidayvillahotel@mail2Malaysia.com.


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