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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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Fraud email example:

From: may fair <mayfair_int112@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:16:38 +0000
Subject: Would you like to work online from home


Hello,Would you like to work online from home and get paid weekly without affecting yourpresent job just in case you have one? MayFair Ltd, U.K. needs a book-keeper/representativeso we want to know if you would like to work online from home and get paid without leaving or affecting your present job?If you are interested, respond immediately by sending:
1. Your full names2. Address3. Telephone and fax numbers

We must remind you that MayFair Ltd, U.K. is a legitimate company operatingin the United Kingdom and due to our expansion program and proper balance of accounts, that we decided to look for a representative that would be closer to where our major clients are located (USA). Do note that this job is very flexible and it does not affect your present job if you have one and the same if you do not have a job. So, you're welcome to work with us. It is legit and will not in any way affect you in the future or at any time.

Yours faithfully,Donald KevinMayFair International19 Alt GroveLondon SW19 4DZUnited KingdomTel: + 011 44 701 115 0920
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