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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: "Vance Santiago" <sedtllkg@ackerley.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:12:14 -0800
Subject: Urgent! Refinance now! No Closing Costs, No Fees!

Hello,

Still paying too much for your current mortgage?

Great News, You are Pre-qualified for the lowest rates.
Our loan department is trying to reach you One Last Time
since previous attempts to contact you all failed.

You qualify for up to $790,000 for a monthly
pmt as low as $660
Save up to 30% off current payment, guaranteed!

Please complete this final step upon receiving this notice
immediately, and submit your application now:

http://geocities.yahoo.com.br/synixi85283

Warm regards ,
Lorna Lusk

love. Jah was the force fighting against the oppression from ‘Babylon,’ the destructive force. Metaphors of oppression and freedom,
while living, Bob VICTIMNAME continues to influence people 25 years after his death (African Service News). His music and lyrics worked



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