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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: SWIFT CREDIT PAYMENT SYSTEM <scps_111@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <scps_department@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:31:14 -1000
Subject: PAYMENT CONFIRMATION (GET BACK TO ME IMMEDIATELY)



Dear Sir/MaYour payment with the Nigerian Government is readyfor transfer now after due consideration, Wediscovered that your payment is yet to be wired toyour Nominated Bank Account of your choice.We wish to inform you today that your payment will nowbe released to your account within the Next 72 Hoursfrom the time of your reply. We advice you at thismoment to Re-confirm:Your Name,Address,Direct Telephone Number and Fax number.Reply to : scps_department@hotmail.comPLEASE REPLY TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS FOR SECURITY REASONS IN YOUR OWN INTEREST.(scps_department@hotmail.com )My Direct number is +234-8069590860Thank you.Dr SK.ADAMS+234-8069590860
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