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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: "Holland" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <newman.holland@yuurok.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:13:59 +0100
Subject: Do you understand English and Arabic Language? Our company need you to do business with us

Dear sir,

Compliment, Do you understand English and Arabic Language? Our company is into production of Pharmaceutical products, Animal Vaccines and Anti-viral drugs. There are some materials that my company needs from DUBAI for the production of our Animal Vaccines and Anti-viral drugs.

We have been purchasing the materials from Iran but it is very scarce now and we got information that somebody has it in Dubai but we are having problem with the owner of the products due to language barrier. We contacted the dealer of the products in Dubai through his telephone but could not understand his language as he speaks only Arabic Language.
This is why we need you to help us link us with the dealer.

Please if you can speak and understand Arabic Language, take out a moment of your very
busy schedule to respond back by email or telephone for more details. You can contact me on +44-792-406-3615 for further details. reply to: newman.holland@yuurok.com

Regards,
Newman Holland
Reply to: newman.holland@yuurok.com
Tel: +44-792-406-3615

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