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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)
  • "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
• 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.
• Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "cuttred meatloaf" <cuttredmeatloaf1@googlemail.com>
Reply-To: cuttredmeatloaf1@yahoo.com
Date: Sun, 6 Jul 2008 21:07:09 -0700
Subject: Terrys Fabrics LTD.


Dear Friend,

Firstly let me introduce myself to you, My name is Mr.Cuttred Meatloaf,
Human Resource Manager of (Terrys Fabrics LTD), We are based in United
Kingdom where we produce and sell Chinese, African textile and fabric
material.

We are looking for a representative EUROPE and AMERICA that would be willing
to help our company as a link between us and Our clients over there. We
would like to know if you are interested to work for us, this position does
not require any relevant experience and it is best suited for anyone and
also does not affect or disturb you from your present job, if you will like
to work online from home and getting paid by percentage.

You can also visit our website to view our products.

http://www.terrysfabrics.co.uk

Our company produces various "Curtain Fabrics, Poles, Tracks,
Blinds,Cushions & Throws, Assorted Tiebacks & Tassels etc". We have clients
we supply daily and our clients make payments on daily basis. I hope you can
work as our representative and assist us by processing the payments from our
clients and we will pay you by percentage. It is required for you to be
honest and trustworthy. All you need to do is receive these payments from
our clients and get it cashed in your bank and then you will be entitiled to
deduct your <10%> and send the balance to the company down here via Money
Gram or Western Union Money Transfer.

It would take 30-60 days for a European Cheque to pass through the bank here
and that would tie down our capital and not make business move fast, but an
Euro cheque presented to the bank in your Country would be cleared up within
a few working days or most times on the spot.

Our last representative initially is now presently relocated to Canada with
his family.If you are interested in this part time offer please do get back
to us with the following information..

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