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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: pilon zonke <pilon155zonke@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 21:21:40 +0100 (BST)
Subject: URGENT RESPOND


Dear Frau Dresdmann
I receive your email with the content well understood
In this regard I will like to let you know that there is nothing to be afraid when you are dealing with a well respected personality

Regarding my personal details I think the best personal details I will provide is to meet with you face to face and discuss this transaction on the round table and take coffee together .also I wish that you know that this is a very big amount of money we talking about and I will not expose myself and my details until I know whom I’m dealing with as to security purpose .all I need from you is sincerity and trust.


Finally I will urge you to respond back to me with your telephone number to enable me contact you .regarding my telephone number I think maybe my line was busy when you call i repeat my number is 00447031871039 I wait your urgent call


Yours faithfully
Mr Pilon Zonke



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