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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <catherinereeyss@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:31:20 +0100
Subject: Package From Mrs. Catherine Rowley

Greetings!
I was suppose to receive a call from you, in-regard of your package. Well i have deposited the package with Premium Courier Services. United Kingdom. because i don't have your account number.So i was able to come up with $550,000.00 the Package contents a Bank Draft of $550,000.00 ,I will be traveling out of the country and I will not be back until six(6) Months Times.

I have paid for the delivery Charge, Insurance premium and Clearance Certificate Fee of the Cheque showing that it is not a Drug Money,Kindly Contact them with your full contact details for delivery.

Contact Person: Gregory Martin sr.
Company Name: Premium Courier Services.
Tel: +44-704-572-7609
Email Address: premiuservicssees@hotmail.com

Lastly remember to pay them their Security Keeping fee of $195.00 USD for their immediate action.

Yours Faithfully,
Mrs. Catherine Rowley.

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