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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:

• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +447045789911 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: mthuabang.chem@live.com
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:05:47 +0100
Subject: Employment Opportunities Job Offer Legitimate?

Haikou Huabang Chemical Co.Ltd
Rm.1466, Huitong Hotel,
No.26 Guomao Ave,
Haikou China.
www.huabangchem.com

Dear Prospective Employee,

Huabang Chemical is in need of individuals who can help us receive payments
from our customers in Europe, America and Canada as we do not run an account
in these regions.

Salary: $5,000/month!(Minimum)
Position: Payment Officer
Experience: None - We will guide you through!
Requirements: Positive Attitude, Honesty and Integrity.
Schedule: 5+ hours/week. You choose your hours!

Note that your bank account details are not needed and there are no hidden
cost for your services.

For more information, contact

Engr. Matt Morris,
Regional Representative,
Tel: +44 70457-89911
E-mail: mthuabang.chem@live.com

Your interest in our proposal will be highly appreciated.

Thanks.

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