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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: "Philip Bartiz" <philipbartiz@cocolee.net>
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 02:21:47 +0800
Subject: Highly Confidentail

Attention: Amarjit Singh

I tried contacting you through your phone but to no avail, my name are Dr. Philip Bartiz presently I am an employee of Barclays Bank London head of
operation foreign payment department. Please I am
seeking your concept to assist me receive the sum of 2million pounds in your account for safe keep.

I shall further clarify you on this arrangement when I get your concept, kindly make use of email for the meantime.

Best regards,

Dr. Philip Bartiz.
philipbartbarclaysbklon@cocolee.net

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