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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: "SYFER TECHNOLOGY" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <syfer.technology.com@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 18:12:47 -0700
Subject: SYFER TECHNOLOGY.....PART TIME JOB OFFER

SYFER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
7 Jupiter House, Calleva Park,
Aldermaston, Berkshire,
RG7 8NN,

www.syfer.com
UNITED KINGDOM.
syfer.technology.com@gmail.com

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Mr. Michael Williams am 45 years of age am the Chief Executive Officer Of Syfer Technology Limited UK, I am introducing this proposal to you to work for the company as a representative in Canada/United States Of America as a part-time worker and you would paid 10% every payment you receive for the company.

In regards to this we deal on sales of computer products/software to our clients in Canada/united States, and we would be most grateful if you could accept our offer in other to strengthen the Relationship between you and our numerous clients overseas There are certain criteria’s that have to be met while we get a response from you, the company would issue out a form for you to fill And get back to us as soon as possible.

Your job will be to receive payment (on our behalf) from prospective clients, which will be sent to you via mail or courier service ( payment is a check, money order or draft) and have it cashed at your bank or any designated cashing point.


Whatever the form of payment is you are to immediately deduct your commission (10% of the money) and forward the balance to us or any of our various branches as you are instructed to do.

PLEASE FILL THIS FORM CAREFULLY AND RETURN BACK TO US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE...


FULL NAMES: .....................................

CONTACT ADDRESS: ...............................

OCCUPATION: ................................................

MARITAL STATUS: ...............................................

AGE:...........


NATIONALITY: ...............................

COUNTRY OF RESDENCE: ..................................

MOBILE NUMBER/ FAX NUMBER: ...............

OFFICE ADDRESS: .....................................

Do you have checking account? YES/NO.................

Bank name:.........................

Once more we would appreciate your urgent response to this mail
Thank you and God Bless.
>From Management and Staff of Syfer Technology.
Regards,
Michael Williams
SYFER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
syfer.technology.com@gmail.com

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