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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: Ms. Swal taw<secureserver@servers.com>
Date: 30 Apr 2022 17:47:57 +0200
Subject: NEW PRODUCTS

Hello Dear xxx,
 
Thanks for your kind reply.
 
Regarding to your previous email, we have gone through your company website and we have concluded on placing an order in regards to your company products.
We got our customers' description, attached is the proforma invoice of our order list, send us your company most competitive proforma for the listed items below and also state availability, payment terms and delivery time ASAP.
 

 
Please note that Items no 3,9 and 21 are highly needed for urgent supply in their respective bulk quantities.
 
We are anxiously waiting for your reply as our customers are waiting as well.
 
Your prompt response will be well appreciated.
 
 
Thanks & Regards
 
Ms. Swal Taw
 
General Supply Manager,
 
SHINMEIWA KIKOU CO.,LTD

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