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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: "YUNNAN COPPER" <webmaster@bousui.com>
Reply-To: yunnancopper.asia@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:13:01 +0200
Subject: YUNNAN COPPER INDUSTRIES



We introduce our Company YUNNAN COPPER (GROUP) CO.,LTD to the general p=
ublic.
Yunnan is a CHINA based company searching for reliable & prudent individu=
al or firm that will the responsible for the Handling of financial issues a=
s OUR 'REPRESENTATIVE MANAGER' in CANADA/UNITED STATES region.
Interested persons should reach our Human Resources Department
{ yunnancopper.asia@hotmail.com } for further details
MONTHLY SALARY,JOB,COMMISSIONS INVOLVED.
Note: It is a part time job that won't interrupt your present work or
business.

Looking forward to your response

PLEASE IGNORE IF THIS IS NOT YOUR DIRECT EMAIL ADDRESS
=


This e-mail message is privileged, confidential and subject to
copyright. Any unauthorized use or disclosure is prohibited.=20

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