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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: "Kingsley Williams" <kwillsk@excite.com>
Reply-To: kinswills_1960@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:11:38 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Attn:










Attn:

Compliments of the season,

Please i need your answer,I am Dr.Kingsley Williams an executive staff of our bank here in United Kingdom. I have only written to seek your indulgence and assistance.

Moreover,i wish to make a transfer involving a huge amount of money.On a routine inspection i discovered a dormant account and we have made several enquiries with the deceased countries embassies to locate his extended relatives,but this has proved unsuccessful.After these several unsuccessful attempts,I have the courage to look for a reliable and honest person who will be capable for this important business,believing that you will never let me down either now or in future.

I am proposing to make this transfer to a designated bank account of your choice.For your indulgence and support(morally, financially etc.)Kindly reply me stating your interest and I shall furnish you with the details and necessary proceedure with which to make the transfer.I am anxiously waiting for your response through my alternative email address {kwilliams_11@myway.com}.And while replying this mail kindly include your Telephone and Fax number for better communication.

Sincerely Yours,Dr.Kingsley WilliamsTel:+44 701 1130 931



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