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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: "Capt. Mark Paige." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <capmarkpaige@blumail.org>
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:44:06 +0300
Subject: Dear good friend,

Dear good friend,

THIS MESSAGE IS PRIVATE AND HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL.

How are you doing, I hope you are in good health? My name is Captain Mark Paige I am a war veteran with the United Nations troops in Afghanistan on the war on terrorism. I served in the 1st Armored Division in kabul Afghanistan. I am hoping that we can work together better and in higher platform considering my move to your country conclusion of the deal at hand.

Because I have to move for safety reasons, and that is why I contacted you so that we invest our heads together to work out this deal.
I have in my possession the sum of USD$10,200,000M. (Ten Million,Two Hundred Thousand Dollars) which will be moved to you for safe keep.


This money is lying waiting somewhere very safe, in a private security house, i am only seaking for your assistance and assura nce that you will partner with me in transfer and receipt of this money in your country and for investment purposes. As am planning a very worthwhile investment with you in your country.

Honestly i need an intelligent person and good business executor like you for great assistant, I have a 100% authentic means of transferring and sending the money from where it is at present, to your destination, through diplomatic means.
All i need is your acceptance to partner with me, the is done.

I decided that someone as you is real and not imaginary and I have a secured page where I can be sure that the person can really be found. I do this on trust, I would want you to keep off any form of greed, as we have to gain a lot in this relationship. USD$10,200,000 Million is a lot of money that is the dream of everyone.

I will communicate by e-mail and would also make calls when it is necessary f or you to provide information, I want you to be brave, as I have everything under control. So I need someone like you to trust me as i trust you.

On your acceptance I will get the money across in a form that you will be the bonafide beneficiary, I have every proof of this fund in my possession to show you that everything is authentic.

Right now I am very careful with the way I communicate, so as to reduce any kind of risk, Please, if you are interested to help me in this transaction, I will give you the complete details that will be successful for us to carry out this transaction.

In less than 7 days, the fund should have been delivered to you, and I will come for my portion, I will give you 40% of the total and 60% will remain for me.

Thank you.

Regards,

Capt. Mark Paige.

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