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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: "Dr. James Eze" <nnpc_nnpc684@yahoo.es>
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:18:16 +0100 (CET)
Subject: URGENT


Attention Madras ,
In respect of the mail send to me today, However i wish to inform you there is nothing like scam as you have to be aware that you are dealing with the right people and this office is ready to effect your payment without any delay.
You are please requested to send all your details belows as follow;
Your name in full

your phone and fax number for more explanation of this transaction
lastly you need to send all we required in this office so that we can commence on the release of your payment immediatley
Waiting to hear from you soon

Best Regard

James Eze
Contract Award Chairman NNPC


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