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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 Kate Henshaw" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr.roland0134@qq.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:46:02 -0700
Subject: Outstanding Payment Notifications22

Contact The Compensation Head Officer
 
Dear Friend,
 
You might find it so difficult to remember me. Though, it is indeed, a very long time. I am much delighted and privileged to
contact you again, It takes fate, courage and God's fearing to remember old friends and at the same time, to show gratification to them, despite
circumstances that made things, not worked out as we projected then. It is my pleasure to inform you that, the transaction we were pursing together,
finally worked out by God's infinite  mercy and I decided to  contact you,just to let you know.You are advised to stop any further communication
with your local representative(s) any officials(s)  department whom may call you or email concerning the check draft what sum of $1,500.000.00USD) accept Mr.Roland Collins. Your are advise not to accept any fax or telephone calls that does not come from him.
Because he is the only person I left the order how to deliver the check/draft to you, and you may call him immediately you received this message
for more information through the instruction I left,I have  conscience as a human being, due to your tremendious effort and contribution to make
things work out. Meanwhile,  I must inform you that, I am presently in Japan. for numerous business negotiations and
establishment.
I just arrived last month but due to the fact that I did not secure working permit  that was the reason i could not write you, but thank God that  I was
able to go down to the hotel business centre to e-mail you. Now, with my sincere heart, I have raised and signed an International Cashier's
Bank Draft, to the tune of USD$1,500.000.00USD Only in your name as COMPENSATION to your dedication, humanity and contribution, as it were. so
you are advise to go to my Country Port harcourt Nigeria to pick up the check but if you can't ,please try to forward your full infomation where
he can drop the check for you, please contact now, my confidential secretary,
Contact The Compensation Head Officer
Mr.Roland Collins ( Secretary).
Telephone Number:. +234-806 063 3702
E-mail :mr.roland0134@qq.com
 
Your are to reconfirm the following details to him for an effective delivery.
 
1)Your Full Name
2)Your Delivery Address
3)Your Telephone Number
4)Your Nationalty
5)Your Occupation
6)A copy of your International ID Card/Driving Licence
He will advise you further about the shipment of the ICBD to your Residence Address or Office Address you may provided.Feel free to reach
via this very mail address. Most importantly, the ICBD has only validity period of 21 banking days. So, your early response to that effect, shall
be admired. You have to mind the days on route shipment.
 
Sincerely Yours,
Mrs. Kate Henshaw
 

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