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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Fabio Lawson" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 01:05:17 +0100
Subject: WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SERIOUS NANNY, CHEF, HOUSEKEEPER - Compensation: Good Job

I am a busy Dad with 2 young children we are a british family we Reside here in london uk... and I'm looking for someone to help out with mainly nanny
duties, but also general household jobs, driver, chef, and a gardner looking after our 2 family dogs, and opportunity to be involved with our horses if
interested.
We are a fun loving family who like to be outdoors lots and go on adventures, so someone who would like to accompany us on days out too would
be great. Would be some evenings, putting and keeping a bedtime routine in place, sometimes just a few hours in the day, hours/days to be discussed.
Would be part time though. Wage depends on experience etc. must be crb checked, have relevant experience, ideally some qualifications in child care. 18+
only, non smoker, preferable driving license and own transport. Must be clean, tydy, and good with young kids! . References or/and glowing cv please. I will
be around the majority of the time so you will not have full responsibility of both kids, dogs and household duties. please e-mail. Looking for someone to
start ASAP

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