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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: abato grino <abb005@zwallet.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 10:37:45 -0500
Subject: RESPONSE

ATTN;MD/CEO



FROM, DR ABATO GRINO



0039.3396463456



please reply to this email:



abb004@lycos.com

joel.williams@popmail.com



ATTN: sir/madam,



I am in search of an agent to assist us in transfer of FIVE MILLION DOLLAR(5m)and subsequent investment in properties in your country, you will be required to



(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum

(2) Advise on lucrative area for investment

(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.

(4) send me your banking details,home address and private telephone/fax number



If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, 10% of the total sum of the above will be for you, and while the rest will be for investment.



Please if you are interested kindly sent an email to me so that i can give you the modalities.Alternative Email



Call me when you receive this message



Yours faithfully,



DR ABATO GRINO



0039.3396463456







please reply to this email:

abb004@lycos.com

joel.williams@popmail.com

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