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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: "JANET HAMSON" <janet_hamson_1@myway.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2007 08:01:42 -0500 (EST)
Subject: REPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.




DEAREST IN CHRIST,



It is my pleasure to mail you from the reciept of your previous mail to me.

Concerning what you mentioned in your mail ,it's quite sure that people do decieve other with scams ,but i assure you in this transaction you will see some improvements and some realities .and also pray that God will open your inner eyes to see the truth about this DONATION which i want you to take care of .







And this particular donation can only be release to you for you to take care of the orphanages and less previlages and for the work of God in your country .





FURTHER MORE i will not like in a situation whereby this fund will be used for ungodly people.



And i want you to show all your willingness over this issue so that i will personally direct you to the bank immediately for easy confirmation based on my next of kin.

At the same time dont hesitate to reply immediately you recieve this message.and inform me of your country and address .





BELLOW IS MY PICTURE IN THE HOSPITAL AND AT THE SAME TIME WITH MY DOCTOR IN MY SICK BED.

































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