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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: GREG MOTTOR <gregmotors_britain@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 10:06:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS


Mr Hert,
I am not in position to let you down ,neitheher the organisation nor
the world 2010 world cup.
So many people have lost their winning prices as a result of irregularities
and one reasons or the other.
An atorney has being appointedm for you right in south Africa ,besides
your price winning has been given to him .
Mr Hert ,what is it that you dont want your money?
Many families and persons won houses and various prices.
I am not an position to give you your money, therefore, you are adviced to consult your Lawyer.
Thank you.
Cindy


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