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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: humbleloe loe <humbleloecn@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: chief_humbleangel9@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:53:28 +0100 (BST)
Subject: URGENT


Dear Mr Fuhrler,
Thanks so much for your response. Your comment tells me that you are reliable and can be trusted.

I assure you that this transaction is a reality has nothing to do with Drugs/narcotics and Terrorism, because I have thought about this very well before I contacted you.

Believe me I know what I am doing. I couldn't have started this if I am not 100% sure of this business and I have assured you that every step we have to take must be legal for your security reason.

Faiz, I have made up my mind to work with you towards the successful completion of this project. I assured you that I will be truthful to you and you will never regret this decision that you have taken to assist me.

I want you to understand that this transaction is 100% risk free, and my only concern now is the security of my own share of the money when transferred into your account.
I need your full co-operation to make this transfer work fine because the management of the bank is ready to approve this payment to any foreigner who has correct information of this account, which I will give to you upon your positive response and once I am convinced that you are capable to handle this transaction.

As regards to your mail, I got your email address when I was doing my private search on a reliable and trusted partner that I can transact this business with and it took me so long due to the fact that I will not like to misuse this golden opportunity.
With the account information, I will start to process the Foreign Payment Approval in your favor by a renowned lawyer here in London.
Send me as a matter of urgency the following;

1) YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS
2) YOUR AGE
3) A COPY OF YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT OR DRIVER’S LICENSE.

4) YOUR ACCOUNT DETAILS:
Bank Name: -----------------------?
Bank Address: ------------------?
A/C No: -------------------------?
Swift Code or Routing No: --------------------?
A/C Holder's Name: ---------------------?


Here is my full information:

My full names are: Chief Humble Angel. I am from London, UK.
My Office Address: First Floor, Macadam Building, Surrey Street, London, WC2
My House Address: 22 College Gardens, London, E4 7LG.
My New Mobile Telephone Number: +4470-4012-1131
I am a seasoned banker as the International Remittance Director of NATWEST BANK UK
I am 54 yrs.
I am married with four kids (Three girls and a boy).
My wife’s name is Anna Salome Bryan.

As soon I hear from you, I will furnish you with the vital details on how we can perfect this transaction and I assure you that you will never regret the steps you have taken to assist me in this transaction.

Have a nice day as I await your prompt response.
Chief Humble Angel.


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