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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: "Anthony Adams. Attorney.Esq" <anthonyadams2004_esq@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2006 10:38:46 +0100
Subject: Anthony.M.Adams.esq-Associates and solicitors.Asiststance needed..

Anthony.M.Adams.esq,
Associates and solicitors,
Suite D4738, Holograms Suites,
4855 Copthal Avenue.
City London, EC4567BN GB.
Email.(anthonyadams2003_esq@yahoo.com)

Date.02/08/06.



Dear friend,
I know this email will come to you in an odd manner as you
have not received any prior communication from me before now.

But be that as it may, my name is Mr.Anthony.M.Adams.and I was privileged to
be the personal attoney of my deceased client who lost his life sometime ago
with his whole family.Please visit this site that is one of the
evidence.(http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/859479.stm)

In the process of review of the financial report by his bank they informed
me of his money,which is 10.5million united states dollars the only way i
can get hold of this money is to present the next of
kin/beneficary to my late client's estate.I discovered that both of you have
a similar last name, hence I contacted you so that I can give you further
briefing on my intention and how to disburse the estate he left behind.

I will most acknowledge your prompt response as that would enable us to
start something immediately.

Best Regards,

Anthony Adams esq.

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