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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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Fraud email example:

From: "dlduke@terra.es" <dlduke@terra.es>
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 14:06:48 +0100 (MET)
Subject: Daniel Lduke


Dear Friend,
I work with the Nigerian port authority and I saw a file in respect of
contract fund has been abandoned. The amount in question is Twelve
Million, Five hundred Thousand United States Dollars USD$12,500,000.00)
only. I suggest that I can assist you in getting this fund by issuing
you a transfer can be made via Telegrahic Wire Transfer depending on
your choice of payment. What I need from you is acceptance for me to go
ahead and we agree on what you will give to me at the end of the day.
If it is ok by you, I will advice you to get back to me so that I will
give you more details on Procedure. I will need your telephone and fax
numbers for further communication. Be rest assured that everything will
work out fine and you are advice to reach me on this email: daniellduke@maktoob.com
Daniel Lduke





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