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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.Chris Mba <mba_chriss@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <chrismba08@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:10:09 -0300
Subject: International Commercial Bank



Hello,

I am Mr.Chris Mba, a manager with international commercial bank here in Ghana West Africa, my branch made excess profit of $26,750.000.00 during the last fiscal year, which was secretly sealed in a metal box and deposited in diplomatic security company as family treasure since i have already submitted 2006 approved end of the year report to our head office.

I need a trust worthy foreigner who will stand as the original depositor to receive the consignment that contain the fund to invest in a profitable business venture abroad, because as a civil servant we are not allow to have such fund since am still working in the bank. intend to part with 30% of this fund to you as gratification while 70% shall be for me.

I await your positive reply for more details and the next step to follow.
Best regards,
Mr.Chris Mba
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