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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: "GPT" <test@rogers.com>
Reply-To: christainbell3@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 14 May 2014 17:13:47 -0430
Subject: P/O RV 40940




Dear Sir/Ma,

I am Rosasci Alenova, Import Manager of Gozco Plantations Tbk, I have seen
your catalog samples listed of products on Supplier's Portal. I have
configured the samples we wish to buy on the below link but note that we
have restructured our order so our first order will not exceed
USD305,000.00.

kindly login with your valid email and password to have access to view the
exact design of the products.

View products samples here:- http://www.limoway.com.au/js/sample/Samples.htm

Please review the product list and send us the PI to enable us make
deposit payment for you to start up the production immediately.


Best regards,

Rosasci Alenova

Manager of Import Department
______________________________________________
Tel.: +7 727 269 89 89 (ext. 111)
Fax +7 701 772 20 74
Mobile: +7 727 259 62 79

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