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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: "William M.Schoenberg" <file99211482@gmail.com>
Reply-To: tntservice2010@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 4 Jun 2011 16:05:09 +0530 (IST)
Subject: CONTACT TNT EXPRESS COMPANY FOR YOUR PACKAGE




Dear Beloved,

This is an official notification of a consignment Marked "Personal Effects" Registered on 3rd June 2011 by United Nations licensed diplomat HILARY KALU attached to TNT Express Courier Company Benin branch and It content was said to have your FUND VALUED  $2.300.000.00 US Dollars deliver to you through TNT Express Courier Company and they have been waiting for you since to contact them for the immediate delivery of your package to your destination.

However; They have arranged your box for the safekeeping of special and valuable packages and baggage in trust for reputable clients that are honest and trustworthy. Please email or fax them your delivery information to enable them make the necessary delivery schedule of your consignment to
your destination.

Send them the following information;

Your full name____________
Proof of Identification: Passport or driver's License___________
Your Complete Address: ____________
Direct Telephone/ Fax Number _______________
Age/Occupation___________

Complete the above information and send it back to them as soon as possible for the immediate delivery of your package,

CONTACT DR RICHARD LANDRY
DIRECTOR TNT COMPANY
Email I.D (tntservice2010@hotmail.com)
Tel: +229 99 211 482

Thank you and Remain in Bless

Yours Faithfull,
Mr William M.Schoenberg
National Coordinator Foreign Payment)

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