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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: msosh diaz <ms_osh_diaz01@yahoo.fr>
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:00:24 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: From Mrs Osh
Dear One,
Thank you for your mail.
Please i want you to know that i am here in need of your assistance for real So what I want you to do for me is to stand with me as my partner whom I chose as the beneficiary of the box I deposited with the security firm. I deposited this box as family valuable items but what I have inside this box is my money. The security firm has asked me to bring your contact as my partner so that they will communicate with you on how they will send the box to you. and as soon as they send the box to you, then you will assist me establish it in a very good business venture there in your country. I have every cover document that you need to proceed, and I am also at your back as you communicate with the security firm.
Yours Sincerely,
Miss Osh Diaz
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