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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: freeway.chambers002@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:10:19 +0200
Subject: Barrister Christopher Freeway QC

Hello Sir/Madam,

My name is Christopher Freeway QC (Esq.). I am a Barrister and head of the Queen's Council (Esq.) working with the reputable legal firm - Crown Office Chambers in London United Kingdom. I need to make reservation for me and three of my Legal colleague (3).

Arrival Date: 29th April,, 2007

Departure Date: 15 May, 2007.


Number of Rooms: 4 Rooms,


Length of Stay: 17 Nights.

Get back to me with the TOTAL COST+BREAKFAST+DINNER+APPLICABLE TAXES if the dates mentioned above are free, so that we can confirm reservations immediately with CREDIT CARD.

Your prompt response will be appreciated.

Kindest Regards,

Barrister Christopher Freeway QC


Email:freewaychambers@myway.com


Phone: +44-703-181-8669
Select Guest #: 4
Address Line1: Temple drive City: London
Zip Code: EC4Y 7HJ
Country: United Kingdom

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