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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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Fraud email example:

From: "victor" <victor550@myway.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:51:24 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: I am waiting for your respond.






ATTN: Dear sir, please help me. understand my situation and how much I need your help.My Name Is victor Johnson the son of a late sierra-leonian businessman, ate Mr Solomon.D.Johnson the owner of (RMS)minining company in Sierraleonne .Who died some years ago when the revolutionary united front rebels(R.U.F)attacked our residence in Free Town, Sierra-leone. Following the cease fire agreement which was reach some years ago with the help of United Nation peace keeping troops,I used the opportunity to leave the country with a very important document of (US$9.5m) Nine million Five hundred thousand U.S Dollars by my late father in security company in Dakar Senegal, my name appears as next of kin. this money was realised from diamonds export, now i and my Sister are seeking asylum in Dakar-Senegal under(UNHCR). I Contacted You Because Of The Need To Deal With Person Whom My Family And I Have No Previous Personal Relationships,And I got Your Contact through Internet when i was
searching for Somebody Who will help Us out of this our Present Perdicament,And Her People As Transparent And Trust-worthy To Engage In Business, Hence My Reason For Writing You. However,This Money In Question Has Been In The Security Company Since His Death.But My Main Problem Now Is That At My Age I Am Confused On How to Handle This Huge Amount Of Money And Also What To Do With It As I Don't Have Anyone To Confide In Senegal Here. for investment purposes. I have all the vital documents that covers the deposit which could be faxed to you upon request. Transaction of this nature demands the highest trust and confidence between both parties. This transaction is risk free in the sense that. For your assistance in this transfer, I have decided to give 20% of the total sum involved and I will also compensate you with 10% for the inconveniences and for expenses that we may incure during the process. Your acceptance of this proposal or otherwise should please be communicated
through my E.MAIL address. Your quick response will be appreciated. However,if you are not disposed to assist, kindly distroy this letter to protect the identity and confidentiality of the parties involved. I look forward to hearing from you soon. I will like you to provide me your full names,private phone/fax and address so that I will fax the documents to you,I am waiting for your prompt respond. please you can contact me with this E.MAIL victo4_jo@yahoo.caThanks. Yours Sincerely Victor Johnson ,


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