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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:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• 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.
  • chio_kyuhah4860@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "chio kyuhah" <chio_kyuhah65@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: chio_kyuhah4860@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 13:04:14 -0800
Subject: WE REQUIRE THE INTREST OF A DYNAMIC SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am a legal representative of China Metallurgical Import and Export
Company. They have requested that we: Lloyd Gilbert and co Solicitors act on
their behalf in recruiting capable and dynamic sales advisers. They are one
of the fastest growing metallurgic equipment manufacturers in Asia. They
specialize in exporting quality products at relatively low prices.

We have been assigned the responsibility of helping them recruit sales
advisers in Europe and North America. Due to the ever-increasing customer
base in North America and Europe they are searching for (sales)
representatives to assist in meeting the ever increasing customer demand for
these products. Also it has been very difficult dealing with customers in
this region from China because of both time difference and language barrier.

Headquartered in Zhejiang China, we invite you to join China Metallurgical
as a representative. If you opt to join China Metallurgical as a
representative,your basic task will consist of processing orders and
receiving payments on behalf of China Metallurgical. Please note, in
particular, that for every transaction processed, you will receive 10% of
the total amount. China Metallurgical product price range starts at $902.45.
And go up to $40,000.00. At 10% you’re guaranteed a minimum of $90.25 + per
order. The uniqueness of being a sales person for China Metallurgical is
that this can be done from the comfort of your home.

We do all the advertising and all relevant leads in your area are passed on
to you. Note that due to different time zones, and ever increasing demand
for our product hence the need for sales representatives. You can learn more
about China metallurgical at:
www.allproducts.com/prc/cmiezhejiang/supplier.html

Please e-mail the following information in order for us to facilitate the
conclusion of this proposal if accepted. Send information below to:
chio_kyuhah4860@yahoo.com.hk

Regards,
Dr.Chio Kyu-hah
PROJECT/CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR,
FOR:CHINA METALLURGICAL CO

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