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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: David John <seed@offi043.onmicrosoft.com>
Reply-To: <daviddjohnn9@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 14:53:15 +0530
Subject: CONTACT MY SECRETARY FOR YOUR COMPENSATION PAYMENT


YOUR COMPENSATION PAYMENT
Dear Friend

My name is Mr. David John Barman from Global Security Company U.K. I contacted you before regarding a deal of ( £17,500.000.00GBP) in a consignment Box which i wanted to deliver to your address then. It is very unfortunate that you did not complete the transaction with me however i did not for you.

I'm happy to inform you that i have successfully getting those funds transferred under co-operation of a new partner from China. Meanwhile, I didn't forget your past efforts and attempts to assist me despite the transaction failed us somehow.

Nevertheless i have signed a Cashier's Check value £500,000.00 Pounds for your compensation therefore contact my secretary Mr. James Long and ask him to send you the Cashier's Check which i kept for your compensation? contact him with the bellow details.

my secretary Mr. James Long
Contact Email: longjames549@yahoo.co.uk

Again forward your full information to him:

1) Your full name. ............
2)Deliver Address:........
3)Phone Number:.........
4)Occupation:.............
5) Age:..................
6)Your Country.........

Be informed that i am moving out to China for investment projects which my new partner introduced me which will keep me busy for about 6/8 months time so feel free to contact my secretary and receive your Cashier's Check from him.
Remember the contact email is : longjames549@yahoo.co.uk

Best Regards
Mr. David John Barman
Global Security Company

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