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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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Fraud email example:

From: SAMUEL JACKSON <samjackson_1@jumpy.it>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2004 02:58:36 -0400
Subject: LIBERIA




Dear Sir/ Madam,

The prompting of this letter is based on my genuine Intention to
establish a mutual relationship with you.

I got your contact from a foreign business partner to my formal
boss president Charles Taylor, after I explained to him my
present ordeal for a credible Individual who can be of immense
Assistance to me.

For succinct introduction, I am Mr. Sam Jackson The Minister of
Economic Planning of Liberia under President Charles Taylor.
You must have read in the news lately of how the International
community has pressurized President Charles Taylor and his close
aides to step aside and go into exile in Nigeria due to indictment
for war Crime, illicit diamond trade, and to forestall lasting
Peace in Liberia.

In line with this development, I decided to set aside some money
for safe keeping in Western Europe to take Care of my future when
we finally go into exile. Precisely, I have the sum of $75M
only, which is currently held by
diplomatic contact and security firm in Europe intended for
Investment purposes.

I am soliciting your assistance in taking over the Ownership of the
fund from the security company Because of the hunt by international
community to Frozen our bank accounts and confisticate our assets
All over the world.

I am willing to compensate you with a satisfactory
Percentage of the money for your cooperation and
Assistance in this regard.
If this information appeals to your positive response,
do not hesitate to contact me at either of my email so
that further details will be unfolded to you on how
to establish contact with the company to know when
it will be possible for you to travel and meet them
to infect the claims ASAP.
Alternatively, e-mail.samjackson_10@hotmail.com

Finally, I apologize for encroaching into
your privacy with this fortunate ideal.


Yours faithfully,
Samuel Jackson.






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