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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: "Hashimoto Sangyo Co,Ltd" <alan.zhang@oglaendind.cn>
Reply-To: hashimotsucoy@outlook.jp
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 12:20:59 +0200
Subject: Account Receivable Agent Needed

Dear Sir,

The management of Hashimoto Sangyo Co.,Ltd is in need of a North
American account receivable individual/company as a partner in your
region.It is a Part Time Job and you need no prior experience..

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

- Collection of due payment on behalf of Hashimoto Sangyo Co.,Ltd.
- Taking orders for products from customers in your region
BENEFITS:

- $2,500 monthly allowance payable at 28th day of every month.
- 5% commission on each payment collected on behalf of the company

More details about the agency job will be forwarded to you upon the
receipt of your response and interest.

Best Regards,
Dr. Akio Hotaka

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