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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: sesseko edu <sesseko_edu1@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:05:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: LITTLE EXPLANATION ABOUT THE BUSINESS.


Dear VICTIM-FULLNAME,
I am glad for your kind response.How are you doing with your entire family members? I presumed that all is well with you.The content of your mail was well understood and noted.Besides it would interest me so much if you will quickly comply according to your explanations in your mail because earlier the better.We did not have much time to be wasted in the senses that you have read and understand my proposition letter very well.All you need to do right away is to apply to our bank for the claim and transfer of the fund into your account as the only existing next of kin to the deceased.Bear with me that started from the time or date you apply for this claim, this transaction will be definitely completed within a week interval hence you will not ignore to follow my guidelines and instructions untill the fund finally hits your account.Meanwhile, i have taken in consideration that,1. The percentage ratio of this fund will not bring any dispute between us. 2. That you will not
change your mind to betray or cheat me once the funds hits your account.

In other to avoid further delay, go ahead and send me your private telephone and fax numbers so that i will send you the Official letter of claim which you have to complete and send to the bank for the transaction to commence immediately.Endeavour to give me a call through my private telephone number on (+22676470331) as soon as you reply this mail and make sure that you attach your International passport photograph or service ID card so that i will know you too well.

I will be waiting to hear from you as soon as possible.

My best regards to you.

Mr. SESSEKO EDU..


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