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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: dr.walter3@hotmail.com
Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:12:22 +0200
Subject: Good Day From Walter

Good Day,

I am Dr. Walter Davis working with the Department of fund release order in one of the biggest financial institution in South Africa. I know this proposal will come to you as a surprise but I can assure you that you will not regret of been part of this mutual beneficial transaction.

Late Mr. Lee Tai Yun from South Korea executed a contract worth of US$25 Million Dollars through Ministry of Works here in South Africa, but on the process of approving the payment to him he died in tsunami disaster that happened in Asia. I am involving you to authenticate this claim and transfer the fund to your designated bank account as his next of kin.

If you are interested, kindly provide your phone/fax numbers and get in touch with me on this telephone number +27-84-017-1727 and email address: dr_davis@myway.com for more details.

Thanking you in advance.
Best regards,
Dr. Walter Davis.



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