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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. William Howard" <bwtcplc_info@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 02:51:20 +0000
Subject: Representative Needed !!!

Dear Sir/Madam,

I represent BRANWARD TRANSCOAST IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY PLC based in the
United Kingdom. My company markets and exports Polymeric Polyol and other
products for world trade.

We are searching for representatives who can help us establish a medium of
getting to our customers in America and Canada 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,
please do send me an email immediately to:

william_bwtcplc@yahoo.co.uk

Thank you for your time.

Very respectfully,


Mr. William Howard
MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO
BRANWARD TRANSCOAST COMPANY PLC.


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