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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: "james" <jamesrjones2006@excite.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:34:52 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: RE: Your email, pls!! reply


Dear VICTIM-FULLNAME,



How are you? i readyour email today.You should understand every facets of life have a bad side.Pepole are taking advantage of other peoples misfotunes to swindle others for their own gain.SO also,peoples tend to outwit others in their legitimate arrangement.I can understand your fears and worries,but i am asuring you that everything will be fine and this transaction is 100% legal because all documentation will be legally aquired in your favour.



Give this transaction a second thoughts and we will both be happy at athe end of this transaction.I need you to send me your;



1,FULL NAMES AND ADDRESS

2.DIRECT TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS



The details above will be used to apply for the release of all documents in your favour.I will appreciate your willingnes on this transaction.Furnish me with your direct telephone number so i can call you for more detailed discussion on this issue.



Regards,

James Jones.

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