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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: ifex diplomatic <ifexdiplomaticcouriercompany_01@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 19:38:56 +0100 (BST)
Subject: (WE NEED YOUR URGENT REPLY )


attn:Gere

how are you doing today?hope this mail get to you in a good state of mind.
Regards your private tax liabilities, I am sure you can work it out with the IRS, they may take a percentage of your winning depending on your country's tax policy.

I see no reason why you should panic about the tax, so long as you will not evade the IRS.

About your other personal question, I must say that I am a casual drinker, Vodka Smirnoff is my favourite and I do play some Bingo once in a while. Owing to the fact that I am married with kids, I cannot afford to be irresponsible.
If there is any more enquiry you need to be clarified, I will be here to give you my honest opinion on the subject, if only it is in my power to do so.

Do have a wonderful day ahead as I await your favourable response for the immediate dispatch of your package

regasds
danny ray stout
ifex diplomatic courier company









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