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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: "Lindsay Chucks" <lindsaychucksjjjjj@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: lindsayjj@inmail.cz
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:41:21 +0000
Subject: Investment assistance

Good day my Friend, For this letter is strictly personal, intimate and
confidential. Forgive this unusual manner of contacting you, but this
particular letter is of exceptional and very private nature. There is
absolutely going to be a great doubt and distrust in your heart in respect
of this emai . There is no way for me to know whether Iwill be properly
understood, but it is my duty to write and reach out to you. For I know that
you may be trusted to handle this project effectively without making us
regret. The recommendation I got concerning you, is enough to get us started
with you. I humbly introduce myself to you; I am Nelso Chucks an attorney
looking for a reliable partner for the transfer of $25Million belonging to
taylor's family in Liberia your assistance is needed for the acquisition of
properties in your country. Due to the high level of foreign exchange
restrictions in most African countries,these funds have been deposited in a
Diplomatic Condominium with the help of some professionals and myself. The
funds will be coming from Liberia,I am looking for a reliable partner who
will receive this funds for my clien the exile president of Libaria Charles
Taylor and keep in safe keeping for my arrival. On your response to assist
me receive this money,signals will be sent to the company in custody of the
funds and the professionals involved. Do not worry all necessary information
to enable you receive the funds will be intact. For a secured, smooth and
professional conclusion, I can not come out openly at this time to lay
claims hence I need your assistance. I believe you will understand the
reasons when we talk on phone.The urgency of this project has made this mode
of communication inevitable and I hope you pardon me.With your effort and
help, you shall be entitled to 25% of the total balance(after deducting
expenses). I am looking forward to doing business with you and do solicit
your confidentiality in this transaction,Please email your response,your
contact info and your phone and fax number to me through my email:
chucksj@inMail.cz . for me to update you on our plans as to how we intend to
actualize this transaction. GOD BLESS AND WARM REGARDS,
Nelson Chucks


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