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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: Barrister Mr Lucien Bonnet <lu_bl4@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <lgbo51@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:40:07 +0100
Subject: Dated: 2007



Dated: 2007
From the Desk of Senior AdvocateBarrister Lucien BonnetLondon, United Kingdom
I wish to let you know that I have a client who wants to invest in your countryI will give you more details and how much he wish to invest if youwill assure us that you are reliable Investor. If you can handle this Investment Procurement , please get back to me as soon as possible to discuss more and i will study your Feasibiltyapprasial.Note that a Fully signed and stamped Memorandum of Understandingwith Probate of Seal will be initiated in this business venture to aid this transaction between the both PartiesKindly send me the below informations for my perusal:1. Your Complete Full Names.2. Your Residential Address.3. Your age and Occupation4. Your Phone and Fax Numbers for Easy and Faster Communication. Thanks for your assistant and God bless you Abundantly.Friendly Regards.
I am waiting for your urgent response.Gratefully treat as urgent.Thank you. Barrister Mr Lucien Bonnet
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