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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: Mrs queen atkinson <tnt_courierservice101@yahoo.it>
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2007 17:47:49 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: URGENT REPONSE



Attn: Jim Morrison,

Thanks for your mail, Be informed that we have recieved your mail and we clearly understand the content of your mail. It is very important i inform you that it is against the insurance company law that we deduct or touch your winning prize.

The courier cost is a very important charge that has to be paid before we can carry out the delivery of your winning parcel and be informed that this delivery charge is used to clear some way bills and some vital taxes that has to be paid before such an amount of money can live the country for another country. Personally, i will advise that if you want your winning parcel to be delivered to your destination in the next 72 hours then you have to proceed with the payment for the cost of delivery to enable us serve you better and deliver your winning parcel to your country.


You have to follow our directives and instructions to enable us act fast and deliver your winning parcel, We expect your swift action.

Thanks





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