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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: Mavron Tradings <mavrontradingservices@outlook.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2020 10:05:03 +0000
Subject: Products




Hello Sir/Madam,

Good day

My name is Victória Fernando,
From MAVRON TRADING SERVICES.,LTD Brazil..
We got your contact through our research on web.

We have interest in purchasing your products and sincerely hope that we will be favoured with your company terms and conditions for a long lasting business relationship with your esteemed company.

We request you to provide us with your Company Profile, Updated product Catalog with Sample Pictures and price list.

We are anxiously waiting for your reply with details of MOQ, Delivery time, and payment terms.

Looking forward for your productive response.



Regards,

Best Regards
Victória Fernando.
Purchasing Manager
MAVRON TRADING SERVICES LTD
+55 (11) 2171-19124
Av. Paulista, 854 – 123
Bela Vista São Paulo
SP, Brazil.

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