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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: "From Mr. George Faye" <georgeefaye@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 19:28:18 +0000
Subject: From Mr George Faye

Hello My Friend.

As you read through my message, I do not want you to feel pity or
orry for me, for I believe someday, somehow, we will all surely die,
this is about mine, and a last wish.

My name is Mr.George Faye, a Citizen of the Republic of Mauritius,
I have cancer and it is terminal, medical science can not do anything
for me at this stage. I believe in miracles because I believe in GOD,
however I prefer to pass on at this stage since I am bed ridden and in
constant in. Having known my condition I decided to entrust some fund I
have ( USD 5.3 Million) deposited in Europe to either a philanthropic
organization or devoted individual that
will utilize this money the way I am going to instructs.

10% of the money goes to you to ensure that you are prepared for the
task ahead, the balance 90% of this money will be used in all sincerity
to fund philanthropic organization, orphanages. I am taking this
decision because I don't have any child or devoted relations whose
behavior has left much to be desired and above all I don't want a
situation where this money will be used in an unGodly manner, hence
this bold decision. Since my health
is retrogressing by the minute, you will have to send your; POSTAL
ADDRESS, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER AND FAX and a little details about
yourself, because I got your address from the Internet after a thorough
search.

With the information, I will make arrangement to prepare the
Authorization through an Attorney for you to get Possession of the
Deposit. I will give you the name and contact of the Deposit company
where the money is lodged in Europe thereafter, so you can claim the
funds. Until I hear from you, I pray that this letter bring you and
your family good tidings.

Reply via email address to my email : georgeefaye@yahoo.com

God be with you.

Mr.George Faye



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