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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: "j t" <j_taylor0001@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 18:05:50 +0200
Subject: Attn.Sir,pls.confirm this mail...from Jordaan J.Taylor(do not delete)

Jordaan J.Taylor
155 Nelson Mandela Ave.
Johannesburg S.Africa
T/phone +27 733 22 77 66,


Dear Sir,

I know this message is going to surprise you,considering that I am unknown
to you,but I want you to know that this mail is sent with all good
intentions hoping that you will give it the needed attention.

My name is Jordaan J.Taylor,from Liberia and a younger brother to the
Ex-president
of Liberia,Charles Taylor,who has been now exiled from the country.I am
currently living in Johanessburg South Africa.

I have been delegated to South Africa and from there look for a trustworthy
person who will assist us with the transfer of (US$4.5m)Four Million Five
Hundred Thousand United States dollars into a personal or company account in
a country where we can invest the money and resettle in.

If you want to assist me,firstly I will demand absolute confidentiality of
the transfer as we cannot afford an unnecessary exposure.I want you to know
that for your assistance in the transfer,you will be compensated/given 20%
of the Total sum.

You can reach me through my above T/phone +27 733 22 77 66 and email for
more details.
Please it is also very important you give me your confidential T/phone
numbers on indication of your good interest in the transaction.

I await your early response,

Best regards,

Jordaan J.Taylor

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