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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: Joseph Nata <jhnata2002@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:39:15 +0300
Subject: Joint Venture Partnership.



Hello Dear,
I am Mr. Joseph Natangwe a Member cabinets to Ex-President Daniel Arap Moi of Kenyan. I urgently need your assistance in providing a reliable genuine trade or company where I can invest immediately and meet you in your country for settlement, "Reasons" visit this: http://wikileaks.orghttp://wikileaks.org/wiki/The_looting_of_Kenya_under_President_Moi I had interest in real estate business and I will kindly welcome your advice too, I am expecting your urgent response and your support and seriousness.
Your offer for assisting me can be negotiated. Send your confidential phone number so that I can reach you when necessary,contact me with this email:jnatangwe@citromail.hu Note that this project is 100% risk free. RegardsMr. Joseph Natangwe.

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