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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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Please note about this email:

• It is a check fraud / representative scam (3 typical phrases found).
  
• It lists free email accounts as contact addresses (companies do not use such addresses)
  

Fraud email example:

From: "wei zhang" <representativeneeded01@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2005 13:53:43 +0000
Subject: WORK WITH US

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

           I represent (RCCLIE) based in China.a company that deals on Import and Export of various products, mechanical equipment, and other goods/services such as  hardware,Fluorescent Pigments and electrical products. with best quality and most competitive price.
 
          We are searching for representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to our customers in Europe,Canada and America as well as making payments through you to us. 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:
(1)Your full names,
(2)Contact address and,
(3)Phone/fax numbers.
(4)Tell us a little about yourself and your present occupation.Note that your age must be included.Thank you for your time.
 
Thanks,
Mr.WEI ZHANG
MD/CEO
RESUN COLOUR CO.LTD
TEL:+86-625-66846

FAX:++86-705-00846
Email:resuncolourco_ltd@yahoo.com.cn

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