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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs Angela Kings" <bigbufallo@usa.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: angela_kings2005@barrelhorses.com
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2005 11:25:41 +0100
Subject: Raw Gold Dust For sale

Dear Sir,

Compliment of the season. My name is Mrs Angela King , I have some quantity of Gold Dust ( AU METAL) for sale,
it is in good condition, and l need an urgent buyer.
l'm contacting you for l know that l will get a good buyer from your Country.
You can buy or get a good buyer after the sales, you will get your commission,
i am the direct owner of the gold, not a broker.
It is still here in Africa Cotonou Benin Republic.
The quantity is 450kg and there are more in the mine but we will start with Then after the first transaction,
we will continue with the rest.
l will give you details as soon as l receive your kind reply.
Thanks Mrs.
Angela Kings Top of Form 1

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