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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: "ken smith" <kensmith190@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 03:36:41 +0000
Subject: VICTIMNAME


VICTIMNAME


I am so sorry for the mistrust on the person, I am honest person and wishes
to inform you that you are to see things by your self and handle the money
that was deposited in the security company at Malaysia. I will send the
documents for you to have a look at and my understanding between you and me
most be respected to enable us work as one and have this together.

You will be in Malaysia for the collection; you cannot be in London and
expect the boxes to be moved to you. You have to see things face to face and
witness the whole thing. This will make you to know and have test of what we
are doing and where we are going to invest.

In this please, send me your full name, address age and occupation. This
will be use to make change of ownership from the old name to your name.

Then the security company in Malaysia will welcome you and approve it as the
new beneficiary. The will contact you officially sir.

Thanks
Ken Smith.

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