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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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Fraud email example:

From: raymond dobbs <raymondddobbs39@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:52:33 +0100
Subject: CHARITY ORGANIZATION


Dear Friend,My names are Raymond Dobbs, I have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer which was discovered very late, due to my laxity in caring for my health. This desease has defiled all forms of medication and right now I have only about a few moments to live on earth, according to medical experts. I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never really cared for anyone not even myself but my business. Although, I am wealthy but not generous,I was always hostile to people and focus more on my business as that was the only thing I cared for since I lost my wife and children in an accident but now I regret all this, as I now realized that there is more to life than just wanting to keep to yourself. Now that God! has called me, I have willed and given most of my properties and assets to my relations and as well as a few close friends because I want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul and so,I have decided to give alms to charity organizations, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I will do on earth but my health has deteriorated so badly, that I can not do this myself. I once asked members of my family to close my accounts and distribute the money which I have there to charity organization, they refused and kept the money to themselves. Hence, I do not trust and confide in them anymore, as they seem not to be contended with what I have left for them. The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge cash deposit of "US19.5M Dollars"that I lodge with a Security company in Ireland. I need a God fearing and trustworthy person that will be able to collect this deposit from the security company and dispatched it to any noteable charity organizations,in redeeming my vow to God. I will be trusting to hear from you soon,reply me on my private email id raymonddobbs4@yahoo.co.uk for more information. Remain blessed and God be with you and your family. Kind regards,Raymond Dobbs.

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