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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: "Gocer Smith" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <my.gocera@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 May 2016 11:26:19 -0700
Subject: Re: Get your BG/SBLC instantly

Dear Sir,

We represent efficient provider for BG/SBLC specifically for lease, providing at leasing price of 6+2 face value issued by Barclays Bank London. With our BG/SBLC financing your project can funded with ease providing you with yearly renewable leased bank instruments.

Our instrument can be monetized on your behalf for a 100% funding, for more details on our services kindly contact us through our email address below.

Intermediaries/Consultants/Brokers are very much welcome to bring their client as they are 100% protected. In complete confidentiality, we will work together for the benefits of all parties involved.

Thank you as I anticipate your reply.

Regards

Gocer Smith
mygocerra@gmail.com

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