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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. Patrick Nelson" <"yoshi1814."@cap.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr. Patrick Nelson" <mr.patricknelson.agent00@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 03:54:04 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Your Diplomatic Agent Mr. Patrick Nelson!


This is Diplomatic Agent Mr. Patrick Nelson my message is to inform you about my successfully arrival at Los Angeles International Airport California-(USA).
Meanwhile i am having a little problem with the customs authority because of the
INTERNATIONAL CLEARANCE PERMIT of your CONSIGNMENT BOX worth $4.5 million USD, which one of
The airport authority said that it will be obtained from BENIN custom authority.

You also advice to reconfirm your delivery address such as
Your full name
Your home address
Your telephone number
And your nearest

Also i want you to get back to me immediately so that i will proceed to your home address where
You want me to deliver the CONSIGNMENT BOX, also remember about the needed paperwork which is International Clearance Permit.

You also have to reach me with this telephone +1(202) 858-6066 call or send me text okay.
Here is the office number in Benin +229)98136811 Director Name: Mr. David Johnson.

Thanks,
Mr. Patrick Nelson. DHL Courier Company
Diplomatic agent call me now
Tel no: call or sms +1(202) 858-6066
Email:(mr.patricknelson.agent00@gmail.com)

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