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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: afpic afpic <afpic2@yahoo.it>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:27:28 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: To Whom It May Concern


To Whom It May Concern

I am Barrister Tafawu Mohammed. I am the personal Attorney to Engr. Eric Anderson, National of your country, who lived in Japan, herein after shall be referred to as my client. On the 21st of April 2005, my client was involved in car accident Along Hosokawa express road. All occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost their lives. I have contacted you to assist in repatriating the money Left behind by my client before they get it confiscated or declared Unserviceable by the Finance Company where this huge deposit lodged.



Particularly, the FINANCE COMPANY where the deceased had an Account valued at about $5.8 million Pounds he has issued me a notice to provide the Next-of-kin or have the account confiscated within the next twenty official Working days. Since have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives. I now Seek Your Consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased so that the Proceeds of this account valued at $5.8million Pounds can be paid to you. If you agree, we can discuss your percentage.



I will Take care of the Necessary Legal documentations that are required to back up any claim we may make. All I require is your honest Cooperation to enable us seeing this Deal through. I guarantee that this will be executed under Legitimate Arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.



Awaits your response, please attach therein a Telephone number where I can call to discuss with you the procedures for the claim.



Best regards.

Tafawu Mohammed Esq.
+23324 394 4292



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