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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• This email message is a company representative scam. This type of job offer scam involves the cashing of fake checks and money orders. It could expose you to losses of tens of thousands of dollars as well as to the risk of criminal prosecution and (in some cases) imprisonment.
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • douglas_johnson71@yahoo.co.uk

Fraud email example:

From: "douglas johnson" <dougla711johnson@msn.com>
Reply-To: douglas_johnson71@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2005 03:54:47 +0000
Subject: SOLICITING FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE

Dear Agents,

INTRODUCTION OF MYSELF:

I am Mr. Sato Shochi of Japan Based in Uk I represent My company in
exporting cocoa and other farm products for world trade.

We are searching for representatives/distributors who can help us establish
a medium of getting to our customers in Canada and America as well as making
payments through you as our payment officer. It is upon this note that we
seek your assistance to stand as our representative in your country.Note
that, as our representative, you will receive 10% of whatever amount you
clear for the company and the balance will be paid into an account we will
avail to you. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of this transaction if
accepted, do send me promptly by email the
following.

If you are interested in being a RECEIVING OFFICER in the above location and
your locality, please fill out this form below:

RECEIVING OFFICER Form

Title please select Ms Mr Mrs Dr
First Name:
Surname:
Age please select 20-35 36-45 46-55 55+
Relevant Experience:
Company Background:
Postal Address:
Residential Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:

If interested response via email to: douglas_johnson71@yahoo.co.uk

Yours faithfully,
For: Mr. Sato Shochi


Douglas Johnson
PERSONAL SECRETARY

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