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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: "Lchd" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <rexg27@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2015 02:02:53 -0500
Subject: Quote the attached product

Hello Sir,

We will like to buy your Product and we need a trustworthy partner i can
trust and transact with, with good quality product and service delivery as
Agreed upon.

In line with our operational policies we would like you to see our
specifications and quality before placing the orders. We saw a similar
product on Alibaba Auctions so please confirm to us if your company can
deliver the exact same quality shown on Alibaba Auctions page which you
can view on the below link:.

debt-free-tips.com/dioxgenprod/ebsco/login.htm

Log in to view the product request. Please note that you have to login
with your email that will be used subsequently for business
correspondences. This will enable us to add it to our safe list and avoid
your email been sent to spam folder and to also ensure that you are still
the same company we have contacted earlier.

Please tell us means of payment and how many days it will take you to
produce after part payment (remit) is made to your account. Whilst we wait
your response, be informed that we do not compromise quality.

We would love to give your company a brand name to label on our goods.
While thanking you for anticipation and future business ahead Waiting for
your reply.

Best Regards,
Lchad
GIFFERD HOUSE INN
9 CARVER STREET. PROVINCETOWN. MA 02657
508.489.0658 800.634.0137



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