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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: Ekeoma Benson <barrister_eke2006@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:12:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: URGENT


Dear Sir,

I promised to attach the vital Documents last week, but I have an accident, but your request will be send soonest. I love someone who always careful, yes you have to confirm the Transaction first, before committing yourself. I am a Family Man with Three Children. Its truth that a lot people are into scam. But you should not be afraid of me or afraid of Mr. Governor of Central Bank.

My Information will also be attached.

Listen Mr. Garrick, I received a letter from the Central Bank, about your Funds pending. You will not receive any mail from the Bank until their Requirement complete. After conforming about me, I think that we can proceed over the Transaction.

The Funds are there, but its will only cost us litter amount to conquer the Inheritance Funds. I have told you time without number that Nigerian Network is not good. You should be continuing trying the Number. I don’t understand the meaning of the website that you send to me and your Passport didn’t received too.

I will be back soonest.

Regards,

Barr. Ekeoma Benson (SAN)



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