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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: G da'Silva Timothy <timothydasilva_2@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <toni_roberts12@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:57:46 +0200
Subject: CONTACT MY SECRETARY



Dearest friend,How are you today,hope all is well?it is with great delight and joy to inform you that i have finally suceeded in getting those funds transferred under the co-operation of a new partner from norway whom after the transaction earned 25% from the total fund for his financial involvement. presently i am in london representing a client. I did not forget your past effort by trying to assist me,though it did not yield positive fruit,i appreciate your effort thank you very much.mean while i have a surprise package for you. Contact my secretary in Benin his name is Mr Roberts Anthony EMAIL ID toni_roberts12@yahoo.co.uk Phone num 00229-707-276, I have instructed him to direct you on how you would recieve the sum of $550,000 dollars in cheque which i set out for your compensation on your own expence without anyfurther delay. please i want you to accept it in good faith and for the good intentions and plans you have for the youths, human rights and charity organizations in your country.so feel free and get in touch with my secretary,and i pray we would meet someday.note below is the required information you will send to my secretary:-(1) YOUR FULL NAMES:(2) YOUR HOUSE ADDRESS:(3) YOUR DIRECT CELPHONE NUMBER AND HOUSE PHONE WITH FAX IF ANY. Merci beaucoupBonne journéeBrr Timothy dasilva
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