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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: "Jeff Warren" <jeffwarren_rep@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 05:03:37 -0500
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL.

Dear friend,
I am a representative of Yukos Oil plc situated
in Russia. We have US$28Million Dollars and above liquidated from
Yuganskneftegas asset. We seek your partnership in
relocating the funds for self benefit.
Yuganskneftegas is YUKOS Oil Company's largest
Production Association - and the second largest in
Russia.
You will be rewarded with 10% of the total sum for your
partnership - Can you be my partner on this? If yes
please forward your contact phone for effective
communication.
For better understanding about Yukos Oil Company
please visit the following sites.

http://www.yukos.com
http://news.ft.com/cms/4bb9612a-d254-11d8-b661-00000e2511c8.html
http://www.hoovers.com/yukos/--ID__53700--/free-co-factsheet.xhtml
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4105663
NOTE; For confidentiality reply to my private email
E-Mail;jeffwarren444@yahoo.co.uk
Yours Faithfully
Mr Jeff Warren.


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