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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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Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <gladprivate@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:50:34 +0000
Subject: From Larry{Business establishment}



Mr.Larry GladstoneFinancial Consultant/Oakhill House, 130 Tonbridge Road,Hildenborough, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9DZ, United Kingdom. I knew this mail might come to you as a surprise and the temptation to ignore it as unserious could come into your mind; but please consider it a divine wish and accept it with a deep sense of humility. I am Mr.Larry Gladstone,Financial Consultant working with the prime Bank here in united Kingdom.I will be happy if we can do business together.I am contacting you in good faith and this proposal will be of mutual benefit for us.I have a business proposal in the tune of £230,000.000.00{Two Hundred & Thirty Million British Pounds Sterling} to be transferred to any safe account with your assistance. I have every possibility & advantages for the proceeds of this account to be paid to you and then both of us can share the money, 55% to me and 45% to you. Can I trust you on this?You should know that my Goverment is going to guranteed this business. I had discussed this issue with the Bank board of directors and they have instructed me to look for a foreigner who will be trusted and capable to handle this transaction so that we can transfer this money out from Uk.I guarantee that this will be executed under a concrete special arrangement that will protect you from any breach of law. I will not fail to bring to your notice that this transaction is hitch-free and you should not entertain any fears as the required arrangements have been made for the completion of this transfer.This money was secretly placed/deposited for an Investment before the late holder died and none of his families or relatives knows about this money,so it's discovered during an annual audition. If you can be trusted and capable to handle this business with me in full confidence & trust, please send me the following information for documentation purpose: (1). Full names: (2). Private phone numbers: (3). Current residential address: (4). Occupation: (5). Age and Sex: {6}.Your Full Banking Coordinates. I look forward hearing from you. Kind Regards. Mr.Larry Gladstone.Financial Consultant.

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