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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: "Mr. Geo Chan" <info@mail.com>
Reply-To: santextile@qq.com
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 08:01:34 +0100
Subject: RE

Hello,
I am San Yang Textile (HK) Ltd regional manager and I wish to inform you that we are searching for an individual, organization/company that can stand/be positioned as our company's Financial Representative to our Customers/Clients within Americas, North America Region. However, we are contacting you to inquire if you might be interested in this position, I am sure you will be good for this position as it attract lot of benefits, collection commission, good salary and could stand as a side job for you.

All respective agent are entitled to %10 commission and basic monthly salary of $1000 total payment for 1year $12,000US

If you are interesting Please provide information below to start.

Full Names:
Present Address:
Age:
Telephone Number:
Occupation:

Regards,
Mr.San Yang
San Yang Textile (HK) Ltd.

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