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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: "Dr. Patrick Aziza" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sdm1170@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 19:58:13 -0400
Subject: Re: My Generouse Reward For Your Past Effort.

My Dearest Friend,


I misplaced your telephone number and decided to inform you through
your e-mail address to inform you that I finally succeeded in transferring the USD$10.5 million with the
assistance of my Chinese American friend, who based on agreement to received 30% for his financial
involvement.


As part of my gratitude to your past effort in cooperation with me in the business, I am compelled to
compensate you with a Certified Bank Cheque of the sum of $1,500,000.00 Million. So contact my church
Reverend (Rev. Carl Phillips) immediately and direct him to send your Certified Bank Cheque to you. Note
that your Certified Bank Cheque is accepted worldwide by all financial sectors and it is cash confirmable
under 48hours after first deposit. Below is the contact information.


Rev. Carl Phillips
Telephone: (+234)7092578336
E-mail: svca@live.co.uk


Remember to send him your full name, mailing address and your contact telephone number for a direct
communication with him. Ask him to send you the certified bank Cheque which i raised for your
compensation. Do not hesitate to let me know immediately you receive the check for us to share the joy.
I'm very busy here in Abu Dhabi "Dubai" on an investment project with my share of the money. I wish you
all the best and thank you once more for being there for me at first.


Best regards,

Dr. Patrick Aziza

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