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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: "Nana Jimmy Lemi" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <nanajimmy22@mail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 May 2012 02:12:38 +0200
Subject: URGENT PARTNER


Dear Partner,

I am Nana Jimmy Lemi, from South Sudan, I am please to inform
you that, I would like to invest in your company as a business
partner, but I don't know if you will be able or to assist me.
This is my reason of contacting you to know if you will be
of assistance.

I have $13.2 Million United States Dollars to invest in any
profitable business in your company/Country. This funds is
right now in a security firm in Europe. If you can handle
this business transaction please let me know so that I will
furnish you with details. I am ready to compensate you with
25% of the total money if you assist me.

Thanks for taking the time to read my mail, I look forward
to your reply and do confirm your willingness and capability
to assist me using my private email; nanajimmy22@mail.com

Sincerely,
Nana J

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