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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: Guofeng PlasticIndustry <guofengindustry_rep12004@yahoo.com.cn>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 06:26:10 +0800 (CST)
Subject: THANKS FOR YOUR PROMPT REOLY


Dear VICTIM-FULLNAME

Thanks for your prompt reply. Our company ''Anhui Guofeng Plastic Industry is into the exportation/importation of these product :Plastic profile, Plastic film, Plastic pipe, power wire and non-metallic material production into Canadian and American Industrial market.
As our representative you will receive funds from our customers in the US and Canada via certified check and also make payment to our partner companies in Asia and earn 10% on any transaction been made successfully.

Our company guarantee at least one transfer per week after first transaction. The important aspect is to transfer money to our client in 24 hours period after the fund has been successully cleared by your bank which the check was deposited.
Thats why we offer three methods of transfering funds from our representatives:

- Wire Transfer
- MoneyGram
- Western Union

Once you as our representative receives the funds from our customers, you will deposite it in your bank for clearance and you must transfer them to our partner company for settlement of creditors, using one of the methods that are mentioned above after you have deducted your percentage(10%) per transaction.

AS OUR REPRESENTATIVE, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
1. RECEIVE PAYMENT FROM OUR CUSTOMERS IN AMERICA AND CANADA.
2. DEPOSITE THE FUND IN YOUR BANK FOR CLEARANCE
3. MAKING PAYMENT FROM THE MONEY RECEIVED TO ANY OF OUR CREDITOR
IN CANADA OR EUROPE AS WILL BE INSTRUCTED BY US.
4. CONTACTING OUR CUSTOMERS FOR URGENT PAYMENT.
5. PAYMENT TO CREDITOR SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 24HOURS AFTER CLEARANCE.
6. YOU WILL BE ENTITLED TO 10% COMMISSION FROM EVERY PAYMENT RECEIVED.
PLEASE FILL THE FORM BELOW IF THESE DUTIES ARE UNDERSTOOD

PERSONNAL INFORMATION
Your Full Names : ..................
Your Address : .................
Your Tel/Fax : .....................
OCCUPATION.............................
Your Company Name:............................
Your Company Address:..........................
State : .......................
Zip Code : ........................
Country : .....................

Also we need a copy of your International Passport or Driver's License attached to your letter. Its important for us to verify your age and your identity. Our representative must be at least 25 years old or older. This letter must reach us within 24 hours of recieving this e-mail. Your full details will be sent to our customers for contact as soon as you reply with the completed form.
Thanks and God bless you.

www.guofeng.com

Mr. Chang Quin
Administrative Manager





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