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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: "Tina Mike" <barr_tinamike@msn.com>
Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 11:30:44 +0000
Subject: Financial Management

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have a client who wants to invest in your country and with about US$6M. (
Six Million United States Dollars ) My client is a General in the army and
he needs protection for his family, if you happen to be an individual or
company owner that can handle such a huge sum of investment please get back
to me as soon as possible to discuss, for example the investment plan and
agreement procedure. However, the fund is been lodged in a Security Company
for Security reasons, so if you are willing and capable, you have every
right to contact me for further directives.

I am waiting for your urgent response. Be informed and notify that this is
not a scam or whatsoever you may think, it is a legitimate business.And if
you wish not to be a part of this legitimate business.I would advise you to
please step aside as this is similar to a business partnership with
companies.

I can be reached on my private mail account ( t_villes@yahoo.com.au )

Thank you.
Miss. Tina Mike

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