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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: JANE HANS <mrsjane_hansoorg@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:52:17 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: PRIZE CLAIM


Dear Winner,
Congratulations once again from all the staff here.
For the avoidance of doubt, your email address was gotten from one of
our network websites that you visited and it emerged as one of lucky
winners.To proceed on your claim validation, we will need your
particulars to verify your winning.This will be required to draw up the
winning papers in your name.Please attach a recent passport photograph
if available
(For identification at payment point)
1. FULL NAMES:
_________________________________________________
2. DATE OF BIRTH:
_________________________________________________
3. SEX:
_________________________________________________
4. MARITAL STATUS:
_________________________________________________
5.CONTACT ADDRESS:
_________________________________________________
6.TELEPHONE NUMBER:
_________________________________________________
7.OCCUPATION:
_________________________________________________
8.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF
COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL:
_________________________________________________
Upon receipt of the duly requested data which is to be sent via email,
you will receive the contact information of the payment office
to effect the release of your claim in anyway you deem fit.

Warm Regards,
MRS J.HANS
(CLAIM AGENT)


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