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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: "C C Land Holdings Ltd, Hong kong" <ntp2.tl@mard.gov.vn>
Reply-To: <wangconsultant@admin.in.th>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 21:22:09 +0100
Subject: Capable individuals and organizations needed to work for us in your region.


Good day,

Please excuse my intrusion but please permit me the opportunity of first introducing myself and my objective of contacting you. You will most certainly like my offer.

I am Wai Choi Tsang a Co-Founder and General Manager of Chongqing Zhongyu Property Development Company Limited and Deputy Chairman C C Land Holdings Limited,Hong Kong.
Our principal activity includes the manufacture and trading of Watch Boxes,Gift Boxes, Spectacles Cases, Bags and Pouches, Acrylic Products,and Display Units.
We are also manufactures and sells soft Luggage,Travel Bags,Backpacks, and Brief Cases; and Invests in Securities and Convertible Notes;and also provides Financial Services for our clients.
We are also involved in the development and Investment of Properties in Mainland China. Our property portfolio primarily comprises Commercial and Residential Properties, Office Buildings, Hotels and Serviced Apartments,Townhouses, and Villas.

Due to expansion and increase in our clientele, which has made our services go global as a result of the 2008 Olympics held in mainland China,the Company now requires capable and reliable individuals and/or organizations in your region to act as liaison agents to serve as a medium of getting to our customers in your country .

This is a part-time position that could become permanent based on your performance.There is no up-front payment neither is any financial obligation required from you.

Subject to the satisfaction of the board of directors, if you meet our set standards for persons to serve in the above mentioned capacity,you will be short-listed to act as a liaison representative of the company in your region. You are advised to forward your full names and complete contact information's,present occupation and please indicate whether your present employment is part time or full time .

This is straight forward and without any risk to your person .

Thank you for your time and anticipated cooperation.

Respectfully Yours,

Mr. Wai Choi Tsang
Deputy Chairman
C C Land Holdings Limited
Hong Kong.

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