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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: "Tony Henshaw" <tony_henshaw@sympatico.ca>
Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 12:39:46 +0000
Subject: Dear Friend,


Barr. Tony Henshaw
McElroy, Henshaw & Associates,
Solicitors & Legal Practitioners,
Mercury Chambers,
22-24 Struhon Ground
London SW3P 2HP

Email: tony_henshaw62@yahoo.com


Dear Friend,

Compliments of the day!

I am sorry for contacting you through this medium without a prior notice, I
had to use this means because it is an easier and more
confidential way of people around the world. I got your contact through an
email directory and decided to contact you for an assistance that will be
beneficial to both of us at the end of the transaction

I am Barrister Tony Henshaw, a Fifty three (53) year old Solicitor at Law
in England. The nature of my services covers individuals,corporate bodies
and institutions. I also represent Government Departments as an External
Solicitor.

I am the personal attorney of late Mr Douglas Williams, who used to work
with an indigenous company here in England. Mr.Douglas Williams died on
November 16, 2001 in a plane crash along with his wife (Maryln) and James
(Son) Amanda(Daugther).

Take a look at this:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200509/s1470875.htm.

After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to do some research in
the internet so as to locate any member of his family. As a lawyer and the
Personal Attorney to the deceased I was told to remain in the capital to
provide the Next-Of-Kin of my late client by the Deposit bank were his
money and documents of his properties are kept.

My proposition to you is to seek your consent to present you as the
next-of-kin and beneficiary of my late client, so that the proceeds of this
account can be paid to you.I have contacted you to assist me in
repatriating the money and estate left behind by my client before they get
confiscated or declared unserviceable by the bank where these huge deposits
were lodged.The Bank has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or
have the Account confiscated.

If my proposition is okay by you, then we can share the amount on a
mutually agreed-upon percentage. All legal documents to back up your claim
as my client's next-of-kin will be provided.

When I receive a positive response and after proper discussion with you, I
will update you with all relevant information that will facilitate the
release of the Funds to you.All I require is your honest co-operation to
enable us see this transaction through.

This will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you
from any breach of the law.An Application will have to be filed to the
Holding bank for processing of the release of the funds into your nominated
bank account.If this business proposition offends your moral values,do
accept my apology, please contact me at once to indicate your interest by
giving me your telephone and fax number so that I can also contact you.

I wait to hear from you.

Thanks,

Barr. Tony Henshaw
Email: tony_henshaw62@yahoo.com



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