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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: "ALICE HAFEZ" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Alicehafez@outlook.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 16:12:20 -0500
Subject: Good Hearted

Dear Beloved ,
I got your details through Network Power Charitable Trust online search for a reliable source , I'm Mrs. Alice Hafez, a 65 years old dying woman who was diagnosed for cancer about 2 years ago, I have decided to donate (US$ 8 Million US Dollars ) and legacy left for me by my late husband for charitable goals. All I need from you is to carry these tasks in good faith and In these regards 5% of the said money is map out for your effort and time cost while the rest goes to the less privilege and orphans . Note:No single fund is required from you during the process of getting it across to you if we found you merit during the verification process,only your honesty and upright response from you is needed. I await your urgent response at Alicehafez@outlook.com for further explanation.
Your Sincerely ,
Alice Hafez

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