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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Desk Choo Liang General Merchandise" <nest@batelco.com.bh>
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:22:28 +0100
Subject: Quotation And Price list Attached

Manager Desk Choo Liang General Merchandise
Singapore
 
My name is Mrs. Koh Liz the Head Manager Desk Choo Liang General Merchandise
 
I am interested in your product and want a long term relation in business once I confirm you can render the required service needed by me.
 
Check the attach file folder in this email to view the Quotation And Price list Attached
 
Get back to me and let me know if you have the design so we can do business together.
 
Await your reply and update.
 
Mrs. Koh Liz
Manager Desk Choo Liang General Merchandise
Singapore
Tel:6596597243

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