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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: arthur richard <arthuricchy1@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:08:11 +0100 (BST)
Subject: M.D


ALLIANCE SECURITY

AND SAFETY CO.

ACCRA GHANA

TEL.00233276249155.

FAX.00233276880250

THE OPERATION MANAGER


Dear. Amarjit Singh

I will like to inform you that some days back a list of consignment was brought to my notice which the owners has fall to come and claim and a similar one that bears the same name with you was among, which before i contact you now i personally has scanned the the trunk box and found out that the content of this box is $7.5md but was deposited here by the depositor as family treasure.

My dear i will only like you to send me your Address,private Phone number and International Passport to enable me move this fund to you,i will take care of all the expenses here so as soon as you receive it you have 30% of the fund and send the 70% to me here.

Thanks


Arthur Richard




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