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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: "Mavnse" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jankolaz59@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2013 16:34:30 +0800
Subject: NEW PRODUCTS SALE EMPLOYMENT 1

How are you doing. My name is Mavnse Emma,Our company is the leading electronic gadgets producing/selling company in South East Asia. We produce and sale quality computers,Laptops,Ipads,Telephones,and other industrial electronics equipment.

We are giving out our company's shares to individuals like you (public) through this avenue and thereby establish a medium of assembling our products and getting our customers in your area. if you are interested in transacting business with us,You can easily make large amount in a week by being our shareholder and company representative in your area.

There is no form of investment that is needed from you and this job will take only 1-3 hours of your time per week. You don't need to spend money at all as our representative. All we need is your sincerity, 100% trust and assurance that you will send us our money immediately you receive it from our buyer in your area.You will always deduct your percentage in any amount you receive from our customer as the effort you made and send the remaining amount. we shall also remit your share dividend after each working year. (http://dontcetts.coolpage.biz/productview/productview.htm) click and sign in with your email to see the products and details.

Note: If you accept to work for us, then visit our product site and sign in to see our numerous products and indicate your interest. I will need you to provide me with your basic personal info. Send your reply to this ; (mavnse33@yahoo.fr)

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