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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: "Johnson Douglas" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <johnsondouglas750@jmail.co.za>
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 03:20:32 +0200
Subject: CAPITAL INVESTMENT (2009)

>From : Mr Johnson Douglas Tel : +27732868622 Sir/Madam Please provide me with your direct number because my family will want to discuss a business proposal with you. My family has a large tune of money deposited by my late father with the bank here in South Africa. My family will also want to discuss our relocation plans as soon as the money has been transferred in your nominated overseas account and also bear in mind that you will help us get resident papers in your country. My name is Mr Johnson Douglas and we are residing in South Africa as asylum seekers and We have agreed to compensate you for your assistance. You can contact me in this direct number +27732868622 Waiting for your urgent response Thanks and God bless Mr Johnson Douglas (For the family)

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