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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: "chris" <mrchrispeters@myway.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 07:03:36 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: The details of the transaction for better understanding






THIS TRANSACTION IS COMPLETELY LEGAL, I WILL ADVISE YOU TO GO THROUGH THE DETAILS OF THIS GREAT TRANSACTIONS BELLOW SO THAT YOU CAN UNDERSTAND IT MORE BETTER.

Thanks for your mail, and please find here under the details of the transaction for better understanding. Actually this transaction is real, and one hundred percent risk-free and does not relate to any breach of law and it is not proceeds of drugs or money laundry. It is a matter of urgency/necessity to contact you for this transaction without further investigation about your person, as I view you to be a more responsible personality. It is therefore necessary that you tell me a little about yourself. I hope you would not betray me. As for Trust, it is a given thing that trust is earned, it is not given out lightly; however, because I need you in this transaction, I must give you my trust; it is worth 40% of this money but negotiable. I believe that this will keep you from holding back to my own share of the money when the transaction is completed because this is what i can offer. All i require from you is for you to provide your full names and address this will enable to
me cotract an Attorney that will prepare the necessary documents and affidavits of claims which will put you in place as the next of kin. We shall hire one attorney. The attorney will process the necessary documents at the court, this will name you as the beneficiary/sole executor of the Will. Once it is done I will send you a copy by mail or fax for your records. The attorney will file in the Federal High court of Justice with an appropriate affidavit in order to secure a necessary documents empowering you as the next of kin/Sole Beneficiary and Trustee/Sole Executor of the Estate of late (Engr.Peter W. Paul) which includes the sum of US$15.5 Million lying in the account. Upon preparation of these documents and approvals from the Ministry of Justice, The Letter of Probate will be granted in your name and favour, which will give you or the Attorney the authority to write a letter of transfer (APPLICATION of CLAIMS) to my bank requesting for the transfer of your inheritance
Fund to your account as the beneficiary to the estate. With my position as the Bank manager where this money is deposited, I guarantee you a safe transaction. The bank will then process your application and transfer the money to your nominated account. All these processes will be accomplished within 10 working days and inheritance fund will be transferred to your account immediately. The very good thing about this transaction is that it will be done in a very proper and legal manner so you don't have anything to fear or worry about. I would like you to make available to me your very private telephone and fax number so that we can discuss and I can also send you via email or fax a copy of my ID Card, The Certificate of the Fixed Deposit in favour of (Engr.Peter Paul) and The Death Certificate for your assurance that this is a genuine transaction and that I want you to take it very serious. Please confirm your willingness by providing all the requested information above. All
modalities for the successful completion of this transaction have been mapped out provided that you maintain absolute confidentiality, trust and keep to my instructions I shall give you update of the transaction from time to time for a smooth and successful completion. I look forward to your prompt response with the information requested to enable us proceed with this mutually/beneficial transaction. I would advise you keep this transaction top most secret as it's nature demands for security reasons.And for the security of this transaction, contact me only on this email box strictly for this purpose. Best regards, Chris Peters.

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