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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Xu Cheng" <xucheng_19@myway.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 03:25:49 +0000
Subject: COMPLY IF INTRESTED

CHINA METALLURGICAL IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are a production, import and export company searching for representatives
who can help us establish a medium of getting to our customers from Canada,
America and Europe as well as making payments through you to us. We also
need clients who require our products in theses areas.

If you are interested in transacting business with us, contact us for more
information through:

CHINA METALLURGICAL IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY (CMIEC).

COMPANY ADDRESS: 338, YINGZE AVENUE, YINGZE, TAIYUAN, SHANXI,
CHINA.

www.cmiec.com
Email: xucheng_19@myway.com

We can negotiate the mode of payment for goods and services subject to your
satisfaction.

Thank you.
Mr.Xu Cheng
General Manager





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