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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: "modelling world" <modellingworld@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: woodrow@woodrowworld.com
Date: Sun, 04 Sep 2005 03:32:28 +0100
Subject: Message from Universe Productions

Welcome to the Universe Productions Inc.
We promote recording and music production, modelling ,T.V production,Music
career management,Label management and productions.
We also provide escort services in designated partner hotels.
We also provide job in reputable firm.We secure job offer in
specialised agencies.
We handle recruiting for speciallised agencies.
We are in partner with Hilton and Sheraton on organising modelling and
advertising shows in designated coutries.
Application form can be downloaded online.
Submit applications online through woodrow@woodrowworld.com
Contact us at .
51-57, rue de Courcelles
Paris, France, 75008
33-1-58 36 6700.
301 Park Avenue
New York, New York, United States
17 - 18 Upper Woburn Place
London, United Kingdom, WC1H 0HT
6-2 Nishi-Shinjuku 6-chome
Shinjuku-Ku, Japan, 1600023

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