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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.

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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • uawithyamachinery_01@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From:
Reply-To: uawithyamachinery_01@yahoo.com.hk
Date:
Subject: HELLO..

Dear Sir/Madam,


I am the Chief Executive Officer of Uawithya Machinery Co.,Ltd
Established since 1968 we have developed a skilled and
dedicated team as well as a reliable network of 10 Service
and Distribution Centers.

Note that as a receiving Agent of our company,You will
be entitled to a 10 PERCENT commission of any amount you
receive from our customers We seek your honest cooperation
and assistance to establish a cordial relationship with our
clients.To facilitate the conclusion of this transaction if
accepted,do send me by this email address:...
the following: uawithyamachinery_01@yahoo.com.hk

1) Your Full name..............and present occupation.........
2) Telephone number..............and Fax..............
3) Contact address................
4) Age Range................ 24 and Above
5) Marital status................

Thanks in anticipation.
Regards,
Mr.Mogan Philips
Chief executive

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam