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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: STEWART DUFF <Stewartdufftrade@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:16:05 +0700
Subject: NEW ENQURY ORDER RFQ0063664ETD


Dear Sir,

Please provide us with best FOB price quote and delivery time for your
products on the attached products list.
We are interested in doing business with you for a total quantity of 4 x
FCL for our first order with you.
please follow the procedures on the attached file to view the product
lists, samples, and specifications.
We look forward to a mutually beneficial business relationship.

Regards,

Stewart Duff
Sales Director,
SIYAMETROCAN (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
20, Jalan Kemajuan, Bangi Industrial Estate, Bandar Baru Bangi, 43650,
Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia
+60 3-8928 9901
stwartdufftrade@gmail.com


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