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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: "Lindsay Smith" <lindsaysmith01@msn.com>
Reply-To: lsmith2@walla.com
Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 12:07:00 +0000
Subject: GOOD DAY FROM LINDSAY SMITH

REPLY TO : lsmith2@walla.com

Good day my Friend,

I humbly introduce myself to you; I am LINDSAY SMITH. an
attorney looking for a reliable partner for the transfer of $75Million
belonging to taylor family in Liberia your assistance is needed for the
acquisition of properties in your country.

Due to the high level of foreign exchange restrictions in most
African countries,these funds have been deposited in a Diplomatic
Condominium with the help of some professionals and myself.

I am presently in the Uk but the funds will be coming from Liberia,I am
looking for a reliable partner who will receive this funds for us and keep
in safe keeping for my arrival.

On your response to assist me receive this money, signals will be sent to
the company in custody of the funds and the professionals involved.

Do not worry all necessary information to enable you receive the funds will
be intact. For a secured, smooth and professional conclusion, I cannot come
out openly at this time to lay claims hence I need your assistance.

I believe you will understand the reasons when we talk on
phone.The urgency of this project has made this mode of
communication inevitable and I hope you pardon me.Withyour effort and help,
you shall be entitled to 20% of the total balance(after deducting expenses).

I am looking forward to doing business with you and do solicit your
confidentiality in this transaction,Please mail your response to me through
my confidential email address; "lsmith2@walla.com" for me to update you on
our plans as to how we intend to actualize this transaction.

GOD BLESS AND WARM REGARDS,

LINDSAY SMITH.


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