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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: INNOVATIONS SERVICES <innovationsservicesinc@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:42:50 -0700
Subject: INNOVATIONS SERVICES INC

Dear Sir/Madam,

INNOVATIONS SERVICES INC would like to engage you as partners and
agent on our behalf so that you can help us receive payments from our
customers in Canada and America.
We choose you because of your experience, field and also you are a
respected person within the society.

Salary: 5-10% based on any transactions
Experience: None - We will guide you through!
Requirements: Positive Attitude, Honesty and Integrity.


Note: there are no cost for your services what so ever associated.
For more information please contact

Your interest and timely response will be highly appreciated.

Thanks

Dr. John Barnes,
Regional Representative,
Asia, Middle East, Africa, Caribbean

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