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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: steven boykewich <steven_boykewich2005@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:29:48 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Private Mail ( VICTIMNAME VICTIMNAME )


Dear VICTIMNAME,

I haven't heard from you for a while now so i said i should contact you again.I have told you to send me your direct phone number for effective communication VICTIMNAME for us to conclude this transaction of great magnitude.I do know that trust is not bought but earn,this is why we have to work as a team here in achieving this great deal ASAP Ziggy.I am someone you can trust totally depending on your father ( Bob VICTIMNAME )the great !

I would appreacite it if you reply for more details on this transaction with your direct home address and phone number ( Private ) for this is a deal that attracts a huge amount of funds here.

Hope to hear from you soon my friend.
Regards,
Steven Boykewich


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