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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: "Shivam Narula" <saless@vietnammarbles.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:00:19 +0800
Subject: Re:[Inquiry] About your product

Hello,

Thanks for your quick response.
We hope we can get a competitive prize for Indian market. I was hoping if
you could provide me with a brochure or a price list containing your
product line and prices.
We have upload the sample we need in our portal web below, log in your
email address and password to view our sample pictures.

http://www.empreenderecrescer.com.br/sample.pics/weblogin.html

Please provide an image of your products, packaging, your best price, lead
time, international standards met.

Notice: A valid email will enable you to access the product sample, kindly
oblige so as to view the sample needed.

Looking forward your early reply.
Regards,
Mr.Shivam Narula


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