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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: "Mrs. Susan Lee" (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 11 May 2012 09:14:25 +0100
Subject: I just resume office today.

My Name is Mrs. Susan Lee a sales Manager of Susy Merchandise Ltd In Dubia.
 
I just resume office today I saw a similar and latest product design on trade production design website
 
 
I will need this particular design in large quantity.
 
Click or copy the link below and login your email address and pass to have access to view the sample picture and details.
 
Get back to me and let me know if you have the design so we can do business together.
 
Await your reply urgently.
 
Mrs. Susan Lee a sales Manager of Susy Merchandise Ltd In Dubia

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