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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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Please note about this email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Pepple Tamuno" <tampepple@web.de>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2005 09:24:37 +0100
Subject: WORTH YOUR WHILE(IN GOOD FAITH).

Friend,

I have an immediate business proposal that involves
the sum of US$36,500,000 which we will like to invest
under your custody. Please, do not hesitate to send me
an email, so as to discuss with you the details of the
transaction/the terms and condition of disbursing the
money regarding the business.

Your urgent response will be highly appreciated and
will swiftly bring us to the commencement of the
transaction. We hope to conclude this transaction
within 10-12 working days.

Do not forget to contact me via
tampepple@excite.com on the receipt of this mail.
Please you have to maintain absolute confidentiality
as regards this pending transaction. I await your
urgent response.


Best Regards,
Pepple.

 



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