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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: animals_breeders2006 animals_breeders2006 <animals_breeders2006@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:47:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: bush man from kano state exporting animals


hello sir/madam
Animals: Hand reared animals for this year is already available; get a pet of your choice from our list of animals: chimpanzees, birds, tortoises ,spotted hyena, kinkajou,
monkeys, reptiles and carnivores. All our animals undergo a quarantine period of 90days and are vet checked frequently. Chimps: male & female, 18monhs- $1200.00; African gray and green parrots 1-3years - $280.00; Nile & Dwarf crocodiles not adult not young- $310.00; Patas monkey: female 2years- $920.00; African civet: baby male- $390.00; Western lowland gorillas (supply limited within the country), female 15 months -$1300.00; Baby African rock python- $470.00; African gray and green parrots 1-3years - $280.00. These prices include transportation within the country. International customers will have to pay extra amount to cover license or related documents needed for transportation. We appreciate however, pay and collect from our premises. Payment can be made in cash or in kind. Kittens and puppies will be available in 2-3weeks. Contact us now and your dream will b realized.
thanks


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