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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:
- "orders.forlanmuchen@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "orders.forlanmuchen@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Rhode Jessica - Forlan Muchen <orders.forlanmuchen@outlook.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2015 16:20:06 -0800
Subject: Forlan New Inquiry
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Dear Manufacturer/Supplier
We are one of the leading trade firm in Germany with a wide range of
clients and customers all around the globe. We would like to make
purchases for the remaining part of the Year and also service our
customers as well.
So can you kindly update us back in return with :
- Your catalog or range of products you Manufacture or deal on.
- Your Payment Terms and mode of delivery.
Send the above details alongside any other information you know we would
find useful in making this purchase from you through our Procurement
Department email : orders.forlanmuchen@outlook.com
Awaiting to get your reply and also build a warm business relationship
with your establishment.
Regards
Rhode Jessica
Procurement Manager
FORLAN MUCHEN GMBH
Billwerder Neuer Deich 23
95467 Speichersdorf
Germany.
Fax : +49 36640 - 80367
website: www.forlanmuch.com
For Enquiries: orders.forlanmuchen@outlook.com
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