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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.

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:

• 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:
  • "money order " (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 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.
  • dayvidwhite@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "David White" <dayvidwhite@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:32:33 -0600
Subject: HELLO

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am Mr David White, of WAX ARTS AND CRAFTS
IMPORT /EXPORT WORLD WIDE.

I represent the interest of Business Persons and Collectors who deal in
Rare and Antique Art and Craft, These business transactions are carried out
in Canada, The United States, Japan, The Emirates and Europe. There is
presently a dearth of reliable representatives who can help us establish a
reliable and confidential medium of getting to our customers in their
respective
countries and also effect payments for Goods sold through you to us. Do
indicate your interest in this Lucrative Business, by acknowledging this
email.
Please if your are interested, for more information
contact the

Managing Director
WAX Art & Craft
Email:dayvidwhite@yahoo.com

Subject to your satisfaction you will be given the opportunity to negotiate
your mode of which we will pay you for your services as our representative
in your country.

You do not have any financial obligation what so ever,you are only to help
us receive payments from customers for which you shall be paid a commission
and wiring instructions will be issued for onward transfer of Monies paid
through you.

Mode of Payments shall include cash, drafts, money order and cheques. Should
you consent to becoming a representative of ours, kindly indicate by
replying to my personal email address above and you will be provided with
all necessary information.

Regards
Mr. David White
Managing Director

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