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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: "Mr. John Cole" <legendbizltd_003@msn.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 14:47:29 +0000
Subject: EARN 10%

Dear Sir/Madam,
We the management,members and staff of legendbizlimited will be very glad if
you can represent us in your country andearn 10% of every payment made
through you to us.

For more information,
Please contact : legendbizlimited001@uk2.net
MR JOHN COLE.
CEO:LEGENDBIZ LIMITED.
Thanks and have a great day!

LEGENDBIZ LIMITED.
23 LEGEND HOUSE, COLLING WOOD ROAD SUTTON SURREY,
PO. BOX: 9005 LONDON
TELEPHONE:+447023056158
FAX:+44-870-133-8665
______________________________________________________
Copyright @ 2005 Legendbiz! Inc. All rights reserved.



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