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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: "Luisa" <luisa_l_estrada@excite.com>
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 17:00:15 -1200
Subject: ASSISTANCE

My Dear,

I am MRS. LUISA LOI EJERCITO ESTRADA the wife of
MR.JOSEPH ESTRADA the former president of the
Philippines located in Southeast Asia.

My husband was impeached from office by a backed
uprising of mass demostrators and the senate. The
present government is forcing my husband out of Manila
to avoid demonstration by his supporters. During my
husband regime as president of Philippines i realised
millions of dollars from various contracts projects I
executed successfully. I had plans to invest this
money for my children's future on real estate and
industrial production. My husband is not aware of
this because I wish to do it secretly for now.

Before my husband was impeached from office I
concretely and secretly deposited this money and
declared it as solid Gold bar with a security company
that transports valuable goods and consignments
through a diplomatic courier service to their adhoc
offices. The consignment or boxes I declared owned by
my foreign business partner. I am willing to give you
30% out of the total sum if You will be willing to
assist me claim this money and invest the money as I
assure you 100% risk free business transaction. I am
trusting you as a God fearing person that you will not
sit on my funds when it gets into your account but
rather assist me in this business venture.

This business demands absolute secrecy and
confidentiality so all communication for now shall be
through email because our lines are connected to the
philippines telecommunication network services. I will
furnish you with more details when I receive your
positive response.Please get back to me on my most
confidential email:luisa_l_estrada@excite.com

Thanks.

MRS. LUISA EJERCITO ESTRADA


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