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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: "MARTINS COLE" <amazingchamber1@myway.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 07:53:05 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: RE: Bank details for Money Transfer!



Atten:Mr Belial Ablo, I want to understand and believe that all is well with you. why did you not respond to my email of yesterday.I hope you got the ACCOUNT i gave to you yesterday.Where you will wire the money. I want you to know that this woman as nobody than you,you have to try and see that you wire the money on ths ACCOUNT I gave to you yesterday. I hope you do understand this few points of mine,i will be expecgting your response. Thanks for your cooperation Barr Peter NortonPrincipal Pathner

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