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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "hubert.chretien" <hubert.chretien@euphonynet.be>
Reply-To: director@anletco-jp.com
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2017 18:34:42 -0700
Subject: RE: Account Receivable Agent
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ANLET CO.,LTD is a science/technology based enterprise and a
multi-services
engines, tools, equipment, parts, machines and components
manufacturing/supply company across a wide range of sectors. We are in
need
of the services of you or your company for an intermediary job
representative support services in North America.
Job description is simple and structure without affecting your present
occupation. And will be fully entitled to favorable commission and
benefit
under an acceptable arrangement. Do confirm receipt of my message
directly
to my official email: (director@anletco-jp.com)
Thank You
Hirohito yokoi
President/CEO
ANLET CO LTD
director@anletco-jp.com
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