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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: Perry john <customer_carecenter007@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:48:13 +0100 (BST)
Subject: YOUR WINNING HAS BEEN CONFIRMED



Hello :Megha Jagadhidhil
I am Mr. Greg Walter your claims officer, I wish to Congratulate you, you are a lucky person to have won this lottery.
This is a promotional draw which officially launches the new system. With funds accrued exclusively from previous draws,payouts to all winners are guaranteed and will be transferred in record time.
This correspondence officially confirms that we are in receipt of instructions relating to the payment of your lottery winnings. Please be inform that Clydesdale bank plc is the asigned bank that will transfer your winning funds to your account in your country.Always keep me inform with your dealing with the bank any time they(clydesdale bank)contact you.You are to follow the bank's instructions with strict adherence
Yours Faithfully,
Greg Walter



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