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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: "Mr.Eric Campbell" <officef254@gmail.com>
Reply-To: "Mr.Eric Campbell" <atmcard_department74@outlook.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 22:15:54 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Your Overdue Inheritance Funds US$1.2 Million

May I Have Your Attention, Please?

It is my great pleasure to inform you that Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved to release your Overdue Inheritance Funds of US$1.2 Million which after our Board of Directors conference with MOFA they have agreed that the funds will be transfer to you through our Service Money Gram.

Note based on our agreement with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) you will be receiving US$12,000 on a daily basis until your total payments of US$1.2 Million is completely transferred.

Meanwhile you are required to provide the below details:

1) Your Full Name:
2) Your Full Address:  
3) Phone Number:

We are glad to be of your service.

Yours in Service
Rev. Eric Campbell
Tel: +22999951017
General Manager Money

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