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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: <charlescaleb11000@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:22:38 +0900 (JST)
Subject: REPLY IN GOOD FAITH


I know my message will come to you as a surprise; I am the Eldest son to the ex. minister of labour and works in Ivory Coast -West Africa who was killed by the rebel troops. Don't worry I was totally convinced to write you in reference of US$7.800.000.00 MILLION DOLLARS deposited for investment
purpose by my late father before his sudden death. I have decided to invest in your country in (Hotel Industries or Real Estate) but keep it as a secret; I will like you to assist with the Independent enquiries. I offer you 15% of the total sum for your assistance and 5% for any expenses on like
phone calls, transportations etc.
Thank you for accommodating my enquiry.
Write me a mail at:(charlescaleb1@hotmail.fr) or call me + 225 07 226-244.
Please contact me as soon as possible for more details, Have a nice day.
Thank yours sincerely,
Charles Caleb






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