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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: "christ otunmba" <christotunmba@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 23:58:51 +0000
Subject: I am Still waiting for the information

Hello Opal,

I do note all your email to me; I must let you know that there is no way I
can disclose you identity to any body knowing fully well the origin of this
transaction. I have told you previously that you are secured in this
transaction therefore you need not to nurse any fear at all.

I am the one to worry in this transaction not you because I know that there
is no way a third party will know the origin of this transaction. You and I
are the only person who knows about this transaction. I solicit you make up
your mind to work with me in this venture that will benefit both of us.

You promised to call me so that we can discuss as regards to this
transaction up till now I have not heard from you either. I will be looking
forward speaking with you on this matter. Please do send to me all the
required information I required so as to enable me carry out my obligations
here as regards to this project.

My regards,
Otunmba.

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