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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: martha tina <marthasmith22@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:43:21 +0100 (BST)
Subject: RE: INFORMATION NEEDED URGENTLY.


Good Morning .

Yes I was directed by my boss to send you the certified bank Check as compensation. Be inform that the check will be sent from WEST AFRICA but through my boss account with Barclays bank London. so the check will bears Barclays bank London. This is a real check, so be rest assured that the money will be cleared in your account immediately it is deposited in your account.

You are required to reconfirm your full name, address where the certified bank Check will be sent. Your telephone number is also needed for easy communication. As soon as the information is received I will send you the cashier check through FedEx courier service and the tracking number will be sent to you to enable you track it down before it arrival in your country.

Fill this form and return it back to me to enable me dispatch your check at once.
(1)Your Name In Full :........................................
(2)Your Delivery Address:.............................................
(3)Your Occupation:.......................................
(4)Your Contact Telephone Number:..........................
(5) Age:..........................

Send the above information immediately.

I await your urgent response.

Best Regards,

Mrs. Martha Smith,




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