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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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Please note about this email:

Fraud email example:

From: "chou yang" <chou_gyang@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: chou_mart@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Thu, 03 Nov 2005 01:31:49 +0000
Subject: QUEST FOR TRADE!!!

                             TRADE WITH US
We are based in Hong Kong and are engaged in the production
and sales of electrical materials, besides, general
mechandise through our distributive outlet to our numerous
customers in Asia, Europe and Africa.
Some of our customers have betrayed our credit trust by
failing to redeem their debts as at when due, while others
revoke our documentary letter of credit upon receiving
goods; by this act contravening our Memorandum of
Understanding(MOU).
Based on the above, we are looking for commission agents to
facilitate the payment of our debts;who may if willing,
double as medium of distribution with a del credere status,
for our numerous markets around the world.
Agent will be given the power of attorney to act as our
proxies,as will be explicitly spelt out in the MOU.
We do not need any financial commitment on the part of
prospective agents, but suffice it to say that they be
engaged in a legitimate business with a reputable standing.
We look forward to hearing from you, to enable us send you
the relevant pieces of information to commence business
with us.
Regards,
Chou yang(MD Chou Holdings Hong Kong)
Email:
chou_mart@yahoo.com.hk

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