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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: "Iyesa" <iyesaismiana2001@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2006 14:46:21 +0100
Subject: Sallah Mallaku

Hello, How are u?
i was just searching for henna designs when googles brought me to ur e-mail Id. I am a woman of high integrity, eduction, and maturity. I have a deep understanding of islam, life, and people's cultures. My characters and manners are well refined within the islamic spirit and teachings. I am also known to be gentle and very caring and alhamdulliah all those who had known me before were left with a good memory of me. I have never touched haram in my life and consequently Allah has granted me Hidaya and a beautiful iman. I have lived in various countries and have mixed up with different people, muslims and otherwise and therefore I have got a wealth of experience and knowledge that have been very useful in my life.( iyesaismiana2001@yahoo.com <mailto:iyesaismiana2001@yahoo.com>)
I am looking for person who is religious and soucial heart in islam world.
IYESA ISMIANA


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