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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: CWV <Humanright_info@aim.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:11:05 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: International conference invitation


Dear Friend and Colleague,
 
  On behalf of (CWV) Children As Victims Of War, It is my pleasure to invite you to International conference on war-affected children / Impact of Conflict on Women & Girls taking place from February 16th – 19th 2013 here in United States and in Madrid Spain from February 20th –25th 2013.
 
Successful registered participants are entitled to meals and accommodation which will be provided during their stay in the U.S.A only. Participant Air Tickets for both venues will be sponsored by our organization and donors. Also note that the total numbers of participants will be limited, and registrations will be dealt On the basis of first come, first served. Registration is still open.
 
Note: If you are a holder of an international  passport that may require visa to enter the United States Or Madrid, Spain, you may inform the conference secretariat at the time of registration, as the organizing committee is responsible for all visa arrangements and travel assistance.
 
If you are interested in attending and for fast respond contact the conference Secretariat via email: hwa.event@aim.com as soon as possible, registration closes January 3rd 2013, you can as well share this information with your colleagues.
 
Yours Sincerely,
Kate Nicolas
Global Generation Academy Digital Portfolio (GGADP)
E-mail: Humanright_info@aim.com

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