419 scam: "Mr.Masahiro Okafuji" <maoka1969@gmail.com> COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE PARTNER NEEDED!!

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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Masahiro Okafuji" <maoka1969@gmail.com>
Reply-To: itochucorporation@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 09:03:31 -0700
Subject: COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE PARTNER NEEDED!!

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ITOCHU CORPORATION LTD.
5-1, Kita-Aoyama 2-chome
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8077,
Japan.
Good day,
USA/CANADA Assistant on Financial Matters.
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 to our Personnel Manager via The below details:
Name: Mr.Masahiro Okafuji

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