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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:
  • "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.
  • taowangassociatesltd@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: info_officer1@mchsi.com (Tao & Wang Associates)
Date: Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:25:35 +0000
Subject: WE REQUIRE YOUR SERVICES...10% OFFER

Dear Sir/Madam,
Our company, Tao & Wang Associates based in People's Republic of
China, is in need of representatives in Europe and North America to
represent its interests with some companies that export products from
China to this continents This message is sent in english for universal
understanding. You can be compensated with between 7% and
15% for your service. We guarantee you a minimum of $2,000 monthly
part time and can reach $20,000 based on the volume .
please send an email with your the following:(1)Name,(2)Address,
(3)Phone number,fax,(5)Age .To:taowangassociatesltd@yahoo.com.hk
Thank you.
Jerry Chow

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Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam