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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: "chad" <chaddickerson2@myway.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 16:25:15 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Chadd PRIVATE PLEASE




Hello,

I am Mr Chadd Dickerson. the chief Accountant in charge of Auditing and Accounting unit in a Bank here in UK united kingdom, in due respect and regards, I am contacting you on a business transaction that will be very beneficial for both of us at the end of the transaction. During our investigation and auditing in the bank, my department gazette a very huge sum of money belonging to Mr Phillip Witson.deceased depositor, a foreigner died in a plane crash and the fund has been dormant in his account with the bank without any claim of the fund in our custody either from his family or relation before our discovery to this development. I veiled this within myself and my partners and i,to enable the whole plans and idea profitable and successful during the time of execution.The amount involved is (fifty million united states dollars)

As it may interest you to know, I got your impressive information through an international business enquiry on internet. I believe you will be viable and capable to handle a business of this magnitude without any hitch Meanwhile the whole arrangement to put claim over this fund as the next-of-kin to the deceased, gets the required approval and transfer this money to a foreign account has been put in place and needed information, will be relayed as soon as you indicate your interest and willingness to assist us and also benefit yourself in this great business opportunity. I could have done this deal alone but because of my position in my country as a civil servant,

we are not allowed to operate a foreign account and would eventually raise an eyebrow on my side during the time of transfer because i work in this bank.This is why it will require a second party or person who will forward claims as the next of kin with affidavit of trust of Oath to the bank and also present a foreign account where he will need the money to be re-transferred into,on his request as it may be after due verification and clarification to designated bank account.Be assured that this transaction is 100% risk free.On smooth conclusion of this transaction,you will be get 35% of the total sum as gratification, while 5% will be set aside to take care of expenses that may be incurred during the time of transfer such as telephone bills etc,

while 60% will be for me and my partners. Do not respond to any other mail without informing me,you are advised to keep this a top-secret as we are still in service and intend to retire from service after we conclude this deal with you. I will be monitoring the whole situation here in the bank until you confirm the money in your account after which we come over to your country for sharing of the fund according to our percentages previously indicated and for further investment,either in your country or any other country that would be convenient to invest in. All information would be detailed to you when i hear from you.I suggest you contact me immediately also your private tel:no and fax:no for easy communication.

stating your ability

Sincerely

Chadd Dickerson.



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