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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: TEMA CAREERS DEPARTMENT
<chief-medical-director@tema-generalhospital.com>
Date:
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS



Dear Shoban Kumar,

I got the copy of the payment receipt which you already made to the High commissioner for the procurement of your traveling papers.We have kept record of this receipt as we will reimburse this amount to you once you get the necessary papers from the concern person where you have been directed.
Note that, we shall be arranging for your flight ticket and other monetary benefits which will enable you take care of your local expense before you embark on your trip to resume duty.
We are glad to be informed by the High commissioner in Ghana that you have started processing your papers. Hoping to receive you in Ghana in our esteemed Hospital.


DR ANTHONY
CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR
TEMA GENERAL HOSPITAL





Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 17:07:47 +0000To: indian-hc@fastermail.comSubject: Bank Transfer receiptFrom: shoban.nandyal@rediffmail.comCC: Chief-medical-director@tema-generalhospital.com
Mattew Sir, I am herewith sending you a scanned copy of the bank transfer receipt for an amount of US$1800.Sorry for the delay.Thanking You.Awaiting a reply.Yours SincerelyDr.Kumar




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