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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: "Mr. Michael Robert" <michaelrobert01@att.net>
Reply-To: <anthonymartins1962@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:34:27 -0800
Subject: Contact Diamond Bank Plc For Your Funds USD$22, 5 Million Dollars

Dear Friend.
 
I am sorry for the delay of your funds $22.5 Million Dollars. I have deposited the fund with Diamond Bank Plc. Contact Dr. Anthony Martins and write Application letter to him with your personal details your Name address and cell phone number.
 
Please contact below person:
 
Mr. Anthony Martins
Payment Administrator
Diamond Bank Plc
Telephone +2347033405522
Email: anthonymartins1962@gmail.com
 
I wait for the good news that you have received your funds $22,5 Million Dollars with the bank.
Your's Faithfully,
Mr. Michael Robert
Secretary Funds Approval
Office Federal Republic
Of Nigeria
 

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