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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: ngoci groy <grace_favour205@yahoo.it>
Date: Mon, 6 Mar 2006 18:49:13 +0100 (CET)
Subject: PLEASE HELP ME URGENT

He also explained to me that it was because of this wealth that he was poisoned by his business associates. That I should seek for a look foreign partner in a country of my choice who will assist me for investment purpose.
I am honourably seeking your assistance in the following ways:
(1)To stand as my late father's foreign partner before the security company.
(2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 19years.
(3)To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country.
Moreover, I am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/input after the successful clearing of the fund from the security company.
Furthermore, Please indicate your interest for I believe that this transaction would be concluded within fourteen(14) days from the day you signify your
interest to assist me.
Anticipating to hear from you soon.

Thanks and God bles
Best regards,
GRACE WILLIAMS





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