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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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
• 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.
  • fuchang001@netscape.net (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: FU CHANG <hoohing2012@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: fuchang001@netscape.net
Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 15:49:27 +0100
Subject: PAYMENT REPRESENTATIVE OFFICER URGENTLY NEEDED!!!


FROM THE DESK OF Mr.Fu Chang
Managing Director/CEO
Ciemens Import/Export Company.
CHINA).

This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named
company. I will not fail to state that I am sorry for encroaching in your
privacy.Ciemens Import/Export Company For nearly 70 years, Ciemens has
been helping businesses do business better. Ciemens business is developing
office automation solutions which enable individuals and organisations to
improve the quality and productivity of office communications
Over the years we have accumulated invaluable experience in our business
and we are proud to claim we are second to none.
Our line of business includes office equipment technology Communication
Accessories,Cocoa,raw materials,steel and other products for world
trade.Over the years we have limited countries where our products are been
exported, due to the quality of our products we have sucessfully some few
customers in the America continent.

Due to the increase in demand of our products in America,Canada, And
Europe, we have decided to move our products fully into the continent of
America And Europe. By so doing, we are searching for reliable
persons/companies who can act as a DISTRIBUTOR/RECEIVING OFFICER who will act as medium of reach between our customers and us in their area of
locality.

Note that , you are entitled to 10% of whatever amount you receive from
customers who are making payments for outstanding invoices on behalf of
the company. Our account officer will convey to you the medium which you
will use to remit any funds received on our behalf. If you are interested
in being a REPRESENTATIVE OFFICER in the above location and your locality,
please fill out this form below:

Ciemens Import/Export Company.Distributor/Receiving account Form

1. Title please select Ms/Mr/Mrs/Dr
2. First Name:...........................................................
3. Surname:...............................................................
4. Age: Please select 25-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56 +
5. Relevant Experience:...........................................
.............................................................................
..............................................................................
6. Company Background:..........................................
..............................................................................
..............................................................................
..............................................................................
..............................................................................
7. Postal Address:......................................................
..............................................................................
8. Residential Address:.............................................
..............................................................................
9. Phone:.....................................................................
10. Fax:.........................................................................

11. Email:......................................................................
12. Do you have an exclusive relationship with another Japan based company?
YES /NO

Please also let us know the best time to reach you on phone especially as
we have a difference in time. Thank you for your time.
Respectfully Submitted,

Mr.Fu Chang
Managing Director/CEO
Ciemens(CHINA)
Email:fuchang001@netscape.net
No.32, Zhongyang Rd.,
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
www.cmiec.com

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