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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: enizresources@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:35:12 +0700
Subject: URGENT QUOTATION NEEDED
Dear Suppliers
Thanks for the response to our message. Here is the exact sample of the
product we wish to purchase from your company, so please confirm to us if
you/your company can make provision of the exact product which you can
view by clicking the link below and Login with your email and gain access
to the database and view the samples CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR NEEDED SAMPLES
or you can sign in here
http://chongleeglobalinternationallimited.uni.me/samplesforproduction.htm
what is the Payment and shipment Terms
We will await your response with details, price and quantity that can be
made available. Please this is urgent
Thanks
Ms Hellen
Eniz Trading Inc
United State office
6718 East State Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
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