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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: "Three Crowns" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <threecrowns@timepass.com>
Date: Wed, 9 May 2012 03:41:08 -0400
Subject: Company Representative

From: Three Crowns
 
My Name is Simon Rose, Head of Account Department Three Crowns int'l, We are looking for receiving payment agent who will act as medium of reach between our customers and us.
 
This is to seek your employment as a representative to this honorable company Three Crowns int'l we take delight in supplying of products such as Building materials, Toys, Amusement equipments world wide.
 
Presently we are experiencing difficulties in receiving payment from our overseas customers in Australia, Canada and USA. However if you are the type that like or prefer working from the house you can grab this opportunity by becoming one of our privilege directors.
 
Your duty will be base on clearing and receiving our due payments in your location have it noted that for every transfer to your account that is cleared or payment receive by you, you will be entitle to 10 percentage of the total sum.
 
If this part time employment invitation meets your acceptance indicate your interest by furnishing this office with the understated information’s:
 
Full Name:
Full Address :( not p.o.box):
City:
State:
Zip code:
Phone Number(s):
Age:
Sex:
Current job:
Email:
 
Note that your responsibility is to receive payment from our customers in Australia, Canada and USA in your account and deduct your payment of 10% and you send the balance.
 
If you are interested, Please respond via E-mail: threecrowns@timepass.com
 
Thanks as we look towards a positive response.
 
Regards,
Mr. Simon Rose
Three Crowns
Leicester Square
London, WC2H 7LA, United Kingdom
E-Mail: threecrowns@timepass.com

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