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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: "Horas Global Resources sdn bhd" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:19:29 +0800
Subject: WE NEED YOUR URGENT LEGAL SERVICES ATTORNEY

Dear Attorney ,

We need a lawyer (or you could refer us to any) to help us with the situation we are in with a company in your country. We are most inclined to commence talks as soon as possible.
I await for your prompt reply


Sincerely,
Rev. John Letchumanan
(General Manager)
Horas Global Resources sdn bhd
(Reg: 001833556-T)
69 Blk U. Tkt 2,
Taman Megah Bt 10,
43200 Cheras
Kajang Selangor
Malaysia
South East Asia
Tel/Fax:+601-1156-307-11
Email:horasglobal@blumail.org


This transmission may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED, if you received this transmission in error, please immediately contact the sender and destroy the material in its entirety, whether is electronic or hard copy format

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