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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: "Denis Poon" <denispoonweltronics@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:03:49 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Legal Assistance

Weltronics Component Ltd
1101-1102 Tower 1 Cheung Sha Wan Plaza
833 Cheung Sha Wan Rd Kln
Hong Kong
Tel:(852) 2410 0623
Fax:(852) 2410 0920
Web:www.weltronics.com

Attention Counsel;

I have previously sent you an email; please confirm the receipt of this
mail due to the urgency of this matter. If you are not in position to
represent us at the moment kindly advice immediately.

After a careful review, we decided to contact you to represent our company
(Weltronics Component Ltd) in North America; with its head office in Hong
Kong. We got your contact detail from our online search for attorney.
The management of Weltronics Component Ltd. requires your legal
representation for our North American delinquent Customers. We are of the
opinion that a reputable attorney is required to represent us in North
America in order for us to recover monies due to our organization by
overseas customers, and as well follow up with these accounts. In order to
achieve these objectives a good and reputable law firm like yours will be
required to handle this service.

We understand that a proper Attorney Client agreement must be entered into
by both parties. This will be done immediately we receive your letter of
acceptance. Attorney, you can advise us what is required to draw a proper
letter of engagement that will be review by our board. We are most
inclined to commence talks with you as soon as possible. We shall bring
you into a detailed picture of what your responsibility is, when we
receive your response.

Your consideration of our request is highly anticipated, and we look
forward to your prompt response to this request. Your questions regarding
this Proposal is welcome. Once more thank you for taking time from your
busy Schedule to read this mail.If you wish to receive this proposal via
fax, please advise us.

Yours truly,

Denis Poon
President.





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