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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: Joycer Atomu <you_is_real2006@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 7 May 2006 00:55:22 +0100 (BST)
Subject: THANKS / URGENT, YOUR PERSONAL PHONE / FAX NUMBER ???


Dear Gilda Pratty,

I am fine and you? I hope things are well with you in good health? Thanks be to God almighty.

Base on this transaction there is no implication, so feel free, ok?

Regarding your question:

1) There is no risk, is 100% risk free.

2) Yes, it will cost you some money to complete this transaction, but I do not know how much it will cost, until you get in touch with the security company in charge of the funds.

3) This is not dangerous, so just feel free.

It is nice for you to know more about me and here as follow:

1) NO, I did not go to university, for a reason, and it because of the dead of my parents.

2) My favorite actress is: Cynthia Rothrock.

3) NO, I do not have a car.

4) My favorite movie is: Sally/The White Dragon.

5) I have no brother or sister, I am the only daughter of my parents.

I really need your help and I want to be with you in your country after you have claim the funds, so please, do help me and give me your genuine assistance for my better tomorrow and you will also gain for helping me, ok?

Please, do give me your personal phone / fax number and home address for things to move fast.

I hope to hear good news from you as soon as possible.

Thanks from yours faithfully
Joyce Atomu.



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