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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: "ROYAL BANK OF CANADA" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <royalbnkcustomerunit@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2015 06:38:19 -0700
Subject: Request For Legal Assistance.

Huajia Electronics Co. Ltd
Suite F112 One Kowloon,
1 Continental Electric Building,
17 Wang Chiu Road, Kln Bay, Hong Kong
E-mail: huajia.electronicproperties@gmail.com
Website: www.huajiaelectronics.com
 
Request For Legal Assistance.
 
Dear Counsel,
 
This is an official request for legal representation on behalf of Huajia Electronics Our company's principal activity is to sell and manufacturing industrial electrical/electronic and other peripheral equipment. After a careful review, we decided to contact you to represent our company. Huajia Electronics with its head office in Hong Kong, We got your contact information from the Online Directory as a result of our search for a reliable firm or individual to provide legal services as requested. We are presently incapacitated due to international legal boundaries to exert pressure on our delinquent customers and we request for your services accordingly, the management of Huajia Electronics, requires your legal representation for our American / Canada delinquent Customers.
 
We are of the opinion that a reputable attorney is required to represent us in America / Canada in order for us to recover monies due to our organization by overseas customers, and as well follow up with these accounts. In order to achieve these objectives a good and reputable law firm like yours will be required to handle this service. We understand that a proper Attorney Client agreement must be entered into by both parties. This will be done immediately we receive your letter of acceptance. Attorney, you can advise us what is required to draw a proper letter of engagement that will be review by our board. We are most inclined to commence talks with you as soon as possible. We shall bring you into a detailed picture of what your responsibility is, when we receive your response.
 
However let us know your retainer fee or percentage for any funds recovered on behalf of Huajia Electronics. On behalf of Huajia Electronics Please accept my sincerest appreciation in advance for your willingness to render your services as we look forward to your prompt response to our request. Your consideration of our request is
highly anticipated, and we look forward to your prompt response to this request. Your questions regarding this Proposal are welcome. Once more thank you for taking time from your busy Schedule to read this Fax. For security reasons.
 
Yours truly,
 
Mr. Huajihu Cheng
Chairman CEO
Huajia Electronics Co. Ltd
Website: www.huajiaelectronics.com

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