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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: michael kevin <michael_kevin7777@yahoo.ca>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 10:19:21 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: From Michael


Dear VICTIMNAME

Am sorry to hear your loses. It is obvious that you must have delt with some ill-fated people.

I am assuring you thatthis is not the same. I will keep my words. I will not make promises but you will see everything withyour eyes.

Now, send me your phon enumber so then, I can call you on phone and talk with you. It is very important that we talk on phone.

If you don't mind, tell me what happends to thatperson who wanted to transfer the money to you.

I will wait for your mail.

Take care of yourself and God bless.

Michael

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