419 scam: "chang lee" <lee_chang00047@hotmail.com> We require your representative assistance.

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "chang lee" <lee_chang00047@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: changlee09@excite.com
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 03:25:05 +0100
Subject: We require your representative assistance.

Shenzhen Marpa Importer & Exporter Trading Co, Ltd.
Room 2809, Block A,
Lianhe Plaza, 5022 Binhe Road,
Futian District, Shenzhen City,
Guangdong Province. China
http://www.biz4cn.com/company/3396/szmarpa.html

Dear Friend,

We require your representative assistance.

My Compamy name is "Shenzhen Marpa Importer Exporter Trading Co, Ltd.",
I am representing a group of business men who deal in raw materials and
other exports into Canada, America and Europe. We are searching for
representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to our
customers in these countries as well as making there payments through
you to us.

If you are interested in transacting business with us, we will be very
glad. Please Contact us Subject to your satisfaction, you will be given the
opportunity to negotiate your terms of which we will Pay for your
services as our representative.

FULL NAME..........................................
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:...............................
COMPANY NAME.......................................
COMPANY ADDRESS:...................................
TEL NUMBERS:...........
CELL NUMBERS................
FAX NUMBERS:.......................................
OCCUPATION.........................................

Faithfully yours,
Chang Lee
Secretary Export Dept.
Shenzhen Marpa Importer Exporter
Trading Co, Ltd.
http://www.biz4cn.com/company/3396/szmarpa.html

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