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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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "cheques " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: HOKKO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY <contact_hokkochem2@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 02:46:33 +0800 (CST)
Subject: Dear VICTIMNAME(30/985/HCR)


FROM THE DESK OF
MR TAKAO MARUYAMA.
HOKKO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO.,LTD.
Mitsui Building No.24-20,
Nihonbashi Hongoku-cho 4-chome,
chuo-ku,Tokyo 103-8341,Japan.

COMPANY REF: HCR/OCR/114/299/90


Dear VICTIMNAME,

I have received your mail, First i must thank you for your interest
in this endeavour but before we commence it will be better you know more about the job.

I seek a Receiving Payment Agent in your province, i find problem dealing directly with my customers, so to this end i seek the assistance of your company,I must say this that all I want from you is to be our representative who is to recieve money from our customers.

We normally encounter problems when been paid because it takes a while for American,Canadian & Europe cheques to clear here in Japan. So this has prompted me to search for a Receiving Payment Agent in America,Canada & Europe who would stand on behalf of our company with (TRUST).

Please be informed that your efficiency,accountability and credibility will be highly appreciated by the management of this company.

My company is into agrochemical and fine chemical products, such as vinyl carboxilate and vinyl acetate resins,etc. My sales varies from different sizes. I will also like to note here that acting as my RECEIVING PAYMENT AGENT in your country in other words, you will be collecting payment from customers i supply goods to. By doing this on my behalf you will be paid 10% of every amount that you collect.

Note: Please always put your reference number (30/985/HCR) in all your correspondence to us.

Your data will be sent to the Board of Tustees of this company and if finally approved to be our Representative agent in your province a Memorandum of understanding will be sent to you.

In order for the Company to facilitate the conclusion of this transaction if accepted by you, you will have to send to the Company an email stating that you are still interested and also fill in the basic requirements provided underneath to complete registration processes:

HOKKO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO LTD(JAPAN). Receiving Payment Account Form:

Title : Ms Mr Mrs Dr:
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First Name:

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Surname:

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Age: 25-35 36-45 46-55 55+

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Relevant Experience:

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Company Background:

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Your Company Name:

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Residential Address:

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Phone Number:

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Fax Number:

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Email Address:

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

On our receipt of your understanding mail we will need those vital information from you that will enable us legitimize the process of this transaction, by drafting a Power of Appointment creating an Agency for the relationship.

Best Regards,

MR TAKAO MARUYAMA.
Ceo/President
HOKKO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO.,LTD.

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