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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: "favour sala" <favour93@excite.com>
Reply-To: favour2006uk@yahoo.ca
Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:14:24 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: WITH TRUST


Greetings, From Mr Favour Sala, I am Mr. Favour Sala an Auditor of a Bank in UnitedKingdom; I would want to know your capability ofinvesting with me the sum total of $28,000,000.00( Twenty Eight Million Dollars Only) dollar equivalent thatwill be under your control in your country. Thisamount will be transferred to your personal account inyour country as soon as I receive your replyindicating your interest and ability to handle this. I will let you know the full details of thisimmediately you indicate your interest and also thenecessary documents regarding the fund will beforwarded to you immediately. our sharing ratio will be subject to negotiation. If you are capable to invest this fund, send these information immediately.1)your full name2)your Occupation 3)Direct telephone 4)contact address Thank you. Best Regards,Mr. Favour W. Sala

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