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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: Doran K <kevindoran205@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: kevdoran_220@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 00:50:36 +0000
Subject: The Reason I'm Contacting You




Good Day,

I am pleased to submit the attached PROPOSAL for your urgent
attention. This is in regards to a financial transaction that will
benefit both parties. Please, read carefully and get back to me for
further discussion on the process.

Thank you.
Kevin Doran
Fax: +44 (705) 366-0949
Skype: dorankev62

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