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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: Mr Mark Robert <mark_robert0039@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <mark_robert208@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:42:54 +0000
Subject: CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY.



Dear Good Friend, I would like to apply for your co-operation to secure an opportunity to do joint business with you.
I have a substantial capital, which I honorably intend to invest into lucrative business venture in your country,.......which you are to overseers the managements for mutual benefit of both of us. Your able co-operation is to become my business partner in your country and create ideas:- On how the funds will be invested, managed properly and the type of investment that will be very lucrative. Meanwhile, on indication of your willingness and interest to sincerely handle this transaction with me, I will furnish you with full detail information, procedures, amount involved and we will discuss on what your percentage or your mutual share will be. I am looking forward to your prompt and positive response. Yours sincerely, Mr Mark Robert.
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