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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: "James Steven" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <james@auditores.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:14:54 -0400
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: REPLY IMMEDIATELY

I am James Steven, an auditor working with the Central Bank of Nigeria. I resumed office recently and eventually came across some files which was marked X and the files includes your name as one of the beneficiary who are yet to receive their payment.

I decided to make findings on what resulted to the delay in remitting your fund and it was discovered that each beneficiary has been mandated to procure the "Payment Clearance/Notarization Certificate" from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). I have gathered all protocols to ensure this certificate is issued from the FIRS and if you will strictly follow my instructions, your accrued sum which is now sum up to $2,000,000 (Two Million United State Dollars).

To enable me facilitate the necessary procedures, I will advice you contact me immediately through my details as stated below;

James Steven (Esq.)
Email: james@auditores.com
Tel: +23470-6651-3344

Endeavor to send me the following information to enable me file you up and acquaint you with necessary details to expedite the release of your money.

1. Full Name:................................
2. Full Address:.............................
3. Marital Statue:...........................
4. Occupation:...............................
5. Nationality:..............................

I will wait to read from you as soon as you get this mail and do give me a call through my direct mobile +23470-6651-3344


Regards,
James Steven.
Tel: +23470-6651-3344

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