419 scam: "Mrs Maureen Howell" <cando_33@hanmail.net> Product Order

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- nz.petersongram@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs Maureen Howell" <cando_33@hanmail.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:10:04 +0100
Subject: Product Order

Dear Sir,

I am the Purchase Manager of NZ Trading Ltd., We are interested in purchas=
ing described products in our Attachment which is available for download in=
our website within this email, Please quote your ordinary unit price for s=
upplying these goods together with your discount for volume purchases.,

* Minimum Order Quantity,

* Your delivery time,

* Payment terms,

* And your products warranty,

How do i make payment i need this product urgently Await your urgent reply=
=2E.

Export Co. Ltd (Sales Dept) NZ Trading Ltd. 173 Maclaggan St. Dunedin, New=
Zealand Telephone Number : (64) 3 897 5445 Email: purchase@nztradingltd.co=
m nz.petersongram@gmail.com ,
Export Co. Ltd (Sales Dept)
Purchasing Manager.

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