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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.Richard.Williams" <richard.williams949@yahoo.com.sg>
Reply-To: westernnionoffic@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 05:52:12 -0600
Subject: YOUR FIRST PAYMENT:MTCN: 2819352870




Good day,

Your fund of 2.8M has been released and the transfer began today through
western union transfer So, contact Western Union Agent;Pastor Anthony
Okwos,and ask him how much you need to send so that you will be able to
pick your transfer. Contact Agent:Pastor Anthony Okwos Direct phone line
is +229-677-80-579
E-mail:westernunonoffice87@gmail.com

Bellow is your first payment for $5000usd sent today.
Sender Name:Chikeluo Okechukwu
Receiver Name: In Ur Name
MTCN: 2819352870
Question= What Color
Answer=White
Amount Sent: $5000.00

Send to him your,
Full Name......
YOUR State.....
YOUR City......
YOUR TELL-PHONE NO...
YOUR AGE...

Best Regards,
Mr.Richard.Williams

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