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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Heideman S. Franz" <heidemanfranz@anpmall.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 12:35:06 +1030
Subject: WORK FROM HOME

Heideman .S. Fran Co Ltd
CITY POINT HOUSE,
LEVEL 32,
ROPEMAKER STREET,
LONDON EC2 9AW UK
United Kingdom.
(44) 701 114 6927
www.hsanfran.homestead.com
info.crafts@sanfranmail.com

OUR SPECIAL OFFER:
We are looking for a trustworthy representative in USA /Canada that can help as a link between the Company and our clients.
We have a job offer available for you in response to your initial request in the job search directory. We are a company based in United Kingdom. We are having problems with form of payments from the United States, Australia, Canada, Asia and some other part of the world so the company sat and think we should seek online job seekers who are willing to work online and get paid weekly. We need payment receiving personnel in those areas where we having problems that can help us with the payment process in these areas - due to delays in processing payments from these areas in United Kingdom.

What we offer:
Flexible program: two hours/day at your choice, daytime and evening time work at home: checking e-mail and going to the bank to process payments.
Other highlights: No selling involved any kit to buy, we won't charge you for anything and this is tax free.
Commission: 10% on each money order/ check that is received.
Salary: $450 every two weeks excluding commission on each payment.
Example: if you receive a check of $1,000.00 your net income is $100.00, our company supports any fees. You will process at least 2-3 orders per-week.
Important notice: You must be over 21 years of age.
If you meet these conditions please contact with this following information:

REQUIREMENTS:
* Full Names..................
* Address.......................
* City..............................
* State............................
* Postal Code..................
* Phone..........................
* Email...........................
* Age..............................
* Sex…………………………..
* Occupation..................
* Marital Status..............
Send your responds to info.crafts@sanfranmail.com
Please contact us with your queries; we look forward to hearing from you

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