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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: "shabalala mike" <shabalala_m@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:40:30 +0200
Subject: RE: call me (ASAP)

ATTN Misbah Rashid ,

Your mail was received with regards; the authenticity of your winning has
been confirmed by this office this morning in the computer system of the
winner’s board. Your are required to furnish this office with the under
listed information to enable us proceed with the necessary documentation
before the bank will release your winning sum.

1. Your full name and address.
2. Your serial number, your batch number and your ticket number.
3. Your contact details (phone and fax number) for easy communication.
4. Your banking details where you want the winning sum to be deposited for
you.
5. Your drivers license or first two pages of your international passport
to be sent through email attachment.
6.your age, sex and what you do for living, married or not.

The details of your payment will be forwarded to you on the receipt of your
reply and please do not disclose the details of your winning sum to any one
until your winning sum get to your designated account.

Call me as urgent for the necessary things to do before paying out.



Regards,

Mr. M. SHABALALA

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