419 scam: TECNO TELECOM <info@tecno.com> REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "money orders " (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. )
- "cashiers check" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: TECNO TELECOM <info@tecno.com>
Reply-To: tecnoservices@songjiang.net
Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:28:47 +1000
Subject: REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED

Dear Sir,Madam,

We are small new firm engaged in export of goods to
overseas outside my country.We have won various small
exports contract at one time or the other, recently we
were (engaged) contracted to supply financial programs
for market analyzing,phones, management project
software in USA which was successfully done.

Unfortunately we have faced some difficulties while
receiving payment for our software and phone
accessories in our country as need 10-30 days to get a
payment from your country. We do not have so much time
to accept wire transfers and can't accept cashiers
checks and money orders as well. So we need your help
to accept this payments in your country faster. If you
are looking to make additional profit we will accept
you as our representative in your country. You will
keep 10% of each deal you conduct.

Your part is very important,you are to accept funds and
forward it to us. It is not a full time work but a very
convenient and fast additional income. We therefore
solicit your assistance to help remit this money ,
Please respond ASAP and you will get additional details
on how you can become our representative. Joining us
and starting business today will cost you nothing, just
some extra income for you.
contact us tecnoservices@songjiang.net

Thanks for your vivid co-operation.

Manager,
Aaron Rattue
Director of TECNO Marketing Dept.

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