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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: addo thompson <addo1960tom@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 12:37:37 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: GOOD DAY



ADDO THOMPSON CHAMBERS
Office location: 55 Accra High Street,
Accra Ghana West Africa.
Resident #28 George Close East Lagon.
Accra Ghana.
Dear
I am Barrister Addo Thompson.(Esq.)the Personal Attorney to Mr.David , He is an Instructor at Port of Tema oil refinery On the 25st of March 2005 by 1:30 pm, there was heavy fire accident at
Port of Tema oil refinery all occupants at Port of Tema oil refinery that was at the duty as of that time lost their lifes.
Before the firemen works came with other security agencies to bring the raging fire under control the body of the entire works get burnt. Since then I have made several efforts to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has proved unsuccessful.
After these several unsuccessful particularly, finance company here in Accra Ghana West Africa, where the deceased had a deposit value of $5million dollars has contacted me to present someone to stand and release this fund.
All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us seeing this deal through. I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of law.
Regards,
Barrister Addo Thompson.(Esq.)



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