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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.

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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)
  • "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "transaction is risk free" (almost true for the criminal - arrests of online criminals are rare)
• 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: williams mark <williamsmark2k6@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <johnoklay2000@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:36:35 -0600
Subject: REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED



FROM THE DESK OFDR.MARK WILLIAMS(Foreign Transaction Officer)WISE & ASSOCIATES CO LTD.UNITED KINGDOM.Dear Friend,This mail is serving as an invitation to treat with the above named company.I will not fail to state that I am sorry for encroaching in your privacy.Our company was established in 1991. Over the years we have accumulated invaluable experience in our business and we are proud to claim we are second to none.Our line of business includes mechanical equipment, hardware and minerals, electrical products, Chemicals, light industrial products and office equipment.Over the years we have limited countries where our products are been exported, due to the quality of our products we have successfully some few customers in the American continent.Due to the increase in demand of our products in America and Canada, we have decided to move our products fully into the continent of America. By so doing,we are searching for reliable persons/companies who can act as a DISTRIBUTOR/RECEIVING OFFICER who will act as medium of reach between our customers and us in their area of locality. This transaction is risk free as there shall be no financial requirement from your end.Note that, if finally approved as our Representative, you are entitled to an annual income of $24,000USD and 10% of whatever amount you receive from customers through your bank account as our america client make payment through wire transfer and we want to have you as our representative in america. who are making payments for outstanding invoices on behalf of the company.If you are interested in being a RECEIVING OFFICER in the above location and your locality, please fill out this form below:WISE &ASSOCIATES,Ltd. Distributor/Receiving account FormTitle:First Name:Surname:Relevant Experience:Company Background:Postal Address:Residential Address:Phone:Fax:Email:Please also let us know the best time to reach you on phone especially as we have a difference in time.Thanks for your time. Dr mark willaims.Foreign Transaction Officer
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