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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: Jonny Chan <legic@zibi.pl>
Reply-To: officerchanj@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 23:30:32 -0800
Subject: We look forward to your prompt response!!!!


Jonny CHAN Overseas Trade Coordination Officer, Nan Chang Broad Machin=
ery Company Limited China. Dear Esteemed Colleague, This =
is an official request for your services and representation in your country=
on behalf of Nan Chang Broad Machinery Company Limited, We are based in Ch=
ina, With Offices in the whole of Asia. We operate trading business of new =
and used high quality machines, such as excavators, bulldozer, crawler dril=
l, breaker and other construction machines. Due to our poor English Speakin=
g communication we decided to seek your services hence this proposal direct=
ed to you in view of your impressive profile. Your services requires=
the responsibility of receiving payments associated with our North America=
n customers who are ready to pay for their ordered products using Direct Wi=
re Transfer , Certified bank cheque/draft issued in USA/Canada banks. You a=
re required to have accounts with the Bank of America, Sun trust Bank Or Ci=
tibank this three banks are the banks our customers needs to make direct wi=
re payments. In essence all our north American Region Payment owed t=
o our company will be coming direct to you as our north American Agent and =
in every check you Cash you are required to immediately deduct your 15% aut=
omatically as funds are made available to you, that way, we can be rest ass=
ured that all parties involved are treated accordingly with due respect. If=
you agree to our offer please fill and return back for immediate processin=
g. We are to provide our customers immediately the listed payment informati=
on. Name to be written on Check(For check payments) : Direct Mailin=
g Address: Direct Telephone: Name of your bank: Address of your bank A=
/C Number: Routing Number: Swift Code: Beneficiary Name: Beneficia=
ry Address : Also, we shall like to have a retainer agreement with y=
ou to ensure we are operating lawfully , if accepted and clear to our reque=
st. Our estimated transaction volume is between US$650,000.00 and $950,000.=
00 monthly. The suggested 15% commission should take care of your retainer-=
ship fee, wire transfer fee for the balance and other expenses that would b=
e incurred during the payment processing. On behalf of Nan Chang Broad Mach=
inery Company Limited , Please accept my sincerest appreciation in advance =
for your willingness to render your services as we look forward to your pro=
mpt response to our request. Best Regards, Jonny CHAN Overseas =
Trade Coordination Officer =20

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