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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: "martinsego" <martinsego@terra.com.mx>
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 13:26:01 -0600
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE NEEEDED


Hello Dear,


I need your services in a confidential matter regarding
consignment out of a family beneficiary deposit.This requires a private
arrangement.
You will receive these consignment under all due legal
claims,as all legal documents will be carefully worked out to ensure a
risky free claim.
I am willing to pay a generous management fee as
well as appreciation as soon as this transaction is completed.I have
all the details,all correspondences will be via email, for now.
The
consignment in question are quite large amount.I will expect a straight
answer from you. Yes or no.If yes, Kindly furnish me with your personal
information which must include your direct cell phone and fax number,
your address and company name, then lets work out the modalities.


Thanks and God bless you.
Dr. Martins Ego.

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