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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: "Suhad Kanieta" <suhad_kanieta176@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Date: Tue, 28 Nov 2006 12:27:37 +0000
Subject: Have a blissful moment and do keep in touch!

Hi,
Compliment of the day,and a happy get-together with Suhad.
Let not race or nationality inch your mind,
for you have being the key man of the day in my life.
I decided having you as a friend and also long time relationship to
be knowing fully well that is an act of one expressing or sharing view
with another or people around the world, which has to do with honesty,
above all faithfulness.
Freindship is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off.
It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time.
Yes,friends are like stars;some afar and others around,but just need a favourite one.
My dear,guess you could make my favourite.
My regards to all your folks.
Have a blissful moment and do keep in touch!
Yours 4 love
love from
Suhad .



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