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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: "JOB OFFER" <capitecbank1@mail.com.tr>
Reply-To: "KIM KYU" <kinchongkyu@emailn.at>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 08:12:07 +0800
Subject: JOB OFFER - ACCOUNT PAYABLE ASSISTANCE


Dear Sir/Madam:
I am Mr Kim Chong Kyu a legal representative of China Metallurgical Import and Export Company.We are requesting for capable and dynamic sales advisers.
We are one of the fastest growing metallurgic equipment manufacturers in Asia. We are searching for representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to our costumers in the Canada, America, Europe, Australia, Middle East, Africa and Others as well as making payments through you to us.
Due to the ever-increasing customer base in North America and Europe we are searching for (sales) representatives to assist in meeting the ever increasing customer demand for these products. Also it has been very
difficult dealing with customers in this region from China because of both time difference and language barrier.
Headquarter Address: 9F., No. 52, Sec. 3, NanGang Rd., NanGang Dist.,Taipei, Taiwan 115, R.O.C, we invite you to join China Metallurgical as a representative. If you opt to join China Metallurgical as a
representative, your basic task will consist of processing orders and receiving payments on behalf of China Metallurgical.
Please note, in particular, that for every transaction processed, you will receive 10% of the total amount. China Metallurgical product price range starts at $902.45. And go up to $40,000.00. At 10% you are guaranteed a minimum of $90.25 + per order. The uniqueness of being a sales person for China Metallurgical is that this can be done from the comfort of your home. We do all the advertising and all relevant leads in your area are passed on to you. Note that due to different time zones, and ever increasing demand for our product hence the need for sales representatives. You can learn more about China metallurgical products at: www.hktdc.com
If interested, Contact via this Email address: kinchongkyu@emailn.at, with your full receiving beneficiary details such as:
Your company or full legal name:
Name to write on Check:
Direct Mailing Address:
Email:/Telephone/Mobile whatsapp No:
Best time to reach you on phone:
Treat as urgent.
Regards,
Mr. Kim Chong-Kyu
President.


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