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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: "UPS DELIVERY COMPANY" <info@ups.com>
Reply-To: ups_delivery-unit@rcweb.net
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:07:22 -0400
Subject: Attn: Parcel Bearer




Attn: Parcel Bearer

This is to notify you of a parcel containing an a cheque worth
535,000.00GBP(Five Hundred And Thirty Five Thousand Pounds) issued to us
by one Mrs.Cindy Williams in your favor through random selections of email
users worldwide.

She is running a foundation in Africa to help the less privileged all over
the world presently not in the country.You can reach her on
+44-703-596-0912 for further instructions.

She has authorized us to deliver it to you safety on her behalf. She left
in our office,your email to enable us inform you so you can come for claim
immediately. You are required to fill in the below form for confirmation
of claim:

Full Name:
Delivery Address:
Age:
Occupation:
Phone:

Note: You are only responsible for UPS security keeping fee 55GBP which is
included in your winning cheque as she has already made payment for the
delivery of your parcel.UPS West Africa Position: Dispatch Officer
Contact: Mr.christian Dave
Email: ups_delivery-unit@rcweb.net
Phone: +2348162931904

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