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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: "WESTERN UNION" <informatica@essap.com.py>
Reply-To: WU.outlet@qualityservice.com
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2015 11:28:01 -0400
Subject: CONTACT WESTERN UNION FOR YOUR PAYMENT



 
(I.M.F) have concluded to effect your payment of $1.500.000.00 dollars(ONE MILLION  FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS) through western union, but the maximum amount you will be receiving each day starting from tomorrow is $5,000.00 daily until the funds is completely transferred.
 
Kindly Contact Western union Agent:
Mr. Edward Paul
TEL: +229-98-724-260
E-mail: WU.outlet@qualityservice.com
 
Below is the information needed from you in order for them to transfer your fund to you
Your Full Name__________________________
Age__________________________
Address__________________________
Mobile Telephone numbers Office/Home_______
Country_________________________
 
Also the first $5,000.00 will be send in your name today so contact Mr. EDWARD PAUL and he will instruct you on how you will be receiving your money. Do  let us know as soon as you received all your funds $1.500.000.00 dollars
 
Y ours in service
John  More

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