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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: Mr D J Shaw <dj_shaw1903@yahoo.it>
Reply-To: dj_shaw1900@katamail.com
Date: Sat, 6 May 2006 01:47:05 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: FROM:D J SHAW & Associate


D J SHAW & Associate

Solicitors,Public Notary and Advocates

No 19 WESTON FAVELL

NORTHAMPTON

NN3 8JT UK


Dear friend,


Many many apologies that I had to send you this email without a prior relationship between us,I have however contacted you with the hope of presenting you as the new beneficiary to my late client's deposited consignment with a security firm valued at $25million presently in Holland.


This is as a result of the fact that you bear similar name to that of the deceased.


I bore in mind your personality and reputation of which the same apply to me,on this light I then deemed it fit to assure you that the consignment will be cleared in accordance with the firm's operational proceedures to ensure the transaction success without a breach of the law as the personal attorney of the deceased.


One thing is certain,whom ever I present as the new beneficiary is bound to be approved coupled with the name similarity and the relevant documents at my possession and as an accredited vendor to the firm.


I will urgently need your full names as it appears on an ID inclusive of your telephone and address to apply for the consignment as the new beneficiary,and forward you the relevant document to enable you travel to Holland to facilitate the clearance of the consignment from the delivery agent in person.



Delivery can also be facilitated to you if you are unable to travel.


I will want you to get back to me as soon as possible if you are willing to assist to get this funds to you with this my preferred email address:


dj_shaw1900@katamail.com



Your commission out of the $25million is 20%.

Looking forward to working with you.


Regards


D J SHAW Esq.


NB

My position as the personal attorney to the deceased gives the transaction the certainty of successful completion.




- Mr D J Shaw


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