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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: <martinjean@financesource.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 00:02:46 -0400
Subject: INVESTMENT

From Mr. Martin Jeans
Email: martinjean@financesource.com

Dear Sir,
I am aware that this letter will come to you as somewhat of a surprise, But I Apologize to

you if I have encroached in your privacy.
I am Mr. Martin Jean a Dutch National and a confidant to the President of Philippines

Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Who is now facing a lot of political problems in her Country
She has Mandated me to Assist her to source for a trust worthy person outside her Country

Who will assist her Family to Invest a Total sum of Seventy Five Million United States

Dollars deposited outside her country.
As soon as I hear from you, details of the entire transaction will be given to you for

security reason.
Incase you want to read more about this woman’s problems you can visit:

http://www.todayonline.com/articles/64267.asp
We expect that this information will be kept confidential by you even after the

transfer/investment has been completed because of the high profile individuals involved in the

deal.
She is willing to concede 20% of the total sum as compensation for your assistance.

Therefore you are to forward to me your contact details when responding to this proposal

i.e, Your full name and address ,Tele and Fax numbers for easy communication.
Awaiting your urgent response.
Regards
Martin Jean



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