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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: "Dr.Edward Thomas" <dr_edwardthomas001@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:28:05 +0100 (BST)
Subject: TREAT URGENTLY FROM DR EDWARD THOMAS


Dear Madam

How are you doing today with your Family? I received your Email this evening and the Content is well noted I advise you to provide the Information following below


Your Full Name and Address
A Copy Of Your International Passport or National Drivers Licence
Your Bank Information
Your Direct Telephone Number house and office

I am waiting urgently to received the Information to enable I and My Partners that involve in this transaction release the Contact Information of the Bank to enable you apply as the real Beneficiary of the fund this is very Important to avoid anymore delay because of the amount involve this is the resin I am very worry to transfer this fund to your account to avoid the Federal Government of Benin Republic to know that this fund belong to the Late client that works with the African Ecowers Community this is the resin why we need an honest person that will respect the agreement of this venture as soon as this fund arrive in your account because this fund is for Investment purpose .

I am waiting Urgently to received the Information to enable us direct you on how to apply to the Bank for the Processing of your transfer as the real Beneficiary of the fund with the Personal Pin code as the real Depositor . Have a Nice day with you and your Family

Best Regards

Dr Edward Thomas



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