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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: "ITOCHU CORPORATION LTD." <noreply@itochu.co.jp>
Reply-To: corporationitochu@outlook.com
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 23:47:58 +0530 (IST)
Subject: Re: Representative Needed!




ITOCHU CORPORATION LTD.
5-1, Kita-Aoyama 2-chome
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8077,
Japan.
Tel: 81-5467-346780

Good day,

This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named
company. Our company was established in 1970. Over the years we have
accumulated invaluable experience in our business and we are proud to
claim we are second to none. Our company exports cement, sugar and textile
materials for world trade.

Due to the increase in demand of our products in North and South America
continent and Europe we have decided to move our products fully into the
continent of America & Europe. By so doing, we are searching for reliable
persons/companies who can act as a RECEIVING PAYMENTS AGENT who will act
as medium of reach between our customers and us in their area of locality.

Note that, if finally approved as our representative, you are entitled 10%
of whatever amount you receive from customers who are making payments for
outstanding invoices and making payment to purchase new product on behalf
of the company. Our account officer in Japan will convey to you the medium
which you will use to remit any funds received on our behalf.
If you are interested in being a REPRESENTATIVE AGENT in the above
location and your locality, please fill out this form below: ITOCHU
CORPORATION Ltd.

Receiving Payment Account Form:
Your full Name:_________________
Age: 25-65+:_________________
Relevant Experience:______________
Your Company Name:________________
Country:_________________
Residential Address:___________________
TelePhone#:_____________________
Mobile:_______________________
Fax #:_______________________
Marital Statue:________________________
Sex:_________________
Occupation:_____________________
Email:__________________________

Do you have an exclusive relationship with another Japanes based company?
YES /NO. Please also let us know the best time to reach you on phone
especially as we have a difference in time Zone. Thank you for your time.

Please send the above details through my private email address:
corporationitochu@outlook.com

Sincerely,
Mr. Masahiro Okafuji
President & CEO, ITOCHU International Inc.

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