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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: mthuabang.chem@live.com
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:05:47 +0100
Subject: Employment Opportunities Job Offer Legitimate?

Haikou Huabang Chemical Co.Ltd
Rm.1466, Huitong Hotel,
No.26 Guomao Ave,
Haikou China.
www.huabangchem.com

Dear Prospective Employee,

Huabang Chemical is in need of individuals who can help us receive payments
from our customers in Europe, America and Canada as we do not run an account
in these regions.

Salary: $5,000/month!(Minimum)
Position: Payment Officer
Experience: None - We will guide you through!
Requirements: Positive Attitude, Honesty and Integrity.
Schedule: 5+ hours/week. You choose your hours!

Note that your bank account details are not needed and there are no hidden
cost for your services.

For more information, contact

Engr. Matt Morris,
Regional Representative,
Tel: +44 70457-89911
E-mail: mthuabang.chem@live.com

Your interest in our proposal will be highly appreciated.

Thanks.


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