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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: "promise" <promise_578@hotmail.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: promisebeauty4real@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 10:56:29 -1200
Subject: Hi From Gloria

hi,
just new here and was going around when ur pf caught my attention and i thought i might intrest ur match, am gloria sensual and attractive lady from dakar senegal 31yrs and single,I love kids but do not currently have any of my own, but actively hoping that will change in the future. Most people would describe me as being an honest, trust- worthy and very dedicated person. I am very easy going, open-minded, and liberal person. I am a true romantic at heart and have a very sensitive and gentle disposition. Definitely not in to head games and always believe that honesty is the best policy. I am also an animal and nature lover.
As far as interests mine are many and varied. I am comfortable doing or trying anything at least once.
I really love the outdoors, sports, health and fitness,cooking, etc. I am not much into the night club or bar scene. I am slightly more introverted than extroverted but am good at communicating one on one or in small groups. I have been told that I am an excellent listener and problem solver, which I think
is a plus and always make a room to burst with laughter with good humored jokes. If any of these characteristcs sound like what you are loooking for in a friend or mate, then feel free to get back intouch with me. Also do not be shy about asking any questions you have of me, that I may not have answered, because that is the only way we learn about one another. This're what I am looking for in a relationship, I am looking for honest,good looking,sexy,respectful,easy going, open-minded and trust-worthy person and beside I'm not looking for someone to live with, I'm looking for someone I can't live without and i'm also looking for someone, who can take as much as I give, give back
as much as I need, and still have the will to live. my e-mail adress is promisebeauty4real@yahoo.com <mailto:promisebeauty4real@yahoo.com>, and my yahoo IM is promisebeauty4real ..all this have tells more about me and if you have any question , you can ask me anythings.I look forward to hearing from you if you choose to respond back and like I said, I will answer whatever questions you still have, just ask . Take care and hope you are having a great day..."
Remain blessed
Gloria
Dakar senegal


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