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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: "MRS.SUZANA NUHAN VAYE" <suzanavy@helloworld.com>
Reply-To: "MRS.SUZANA NUHAN VAYE" <mrs.suzananuhanvaye@yahoo.es>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:34:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Please I Am Very Worried!!



FROM:MRS.SUZANA NUHAN VAYE
No 2 MABEL SIRLEAF CRESCENT,
ACCRA AVENUE,
MONROVIA.
LIBERIA-WEST AFRICA.
ATTN: SIR/MADAM,

Kindly accept my apology for sending my mail to you.I Am a true God fearing person, and I want you to trust me and help me out in this my condition. I believe you are a highly respected Personality,considering the fact that I sourced your email address from the internet for the purpose of this transaction.

Though, I do not know to what extent you are familiar with events and fragile political situation in Liberia but it has formed consistent headlines in the CNN, BBC news bulletins.
My Name is MRS.SUZANA NUHAN VAYE from Liberia, a Country in West Africa.
My late Husband is Issac Nuhan Vaye, Deputy Minister of Public Works in

Liberia. My Husband was falsely accused of plotting to remove the then PRESIDENT OF LIBERIA CHARLES TAYLOR) from office. Without trial, Charles Taylor ordered for the execution of my beloved husband.To the glory of God,Mr.Charles Taylor,the former president of my country (Liberia)had been apprehended and awaiting trial for war crime and injustice inflicted to the people of Liberia and Sierra Leone at the International Court of Justice under the supervision of the United Nations Security council.

Before my husband was killed, he moved out the sum of USD$30 million through a diplomatic means, and deposited it with a Security Company Abroad.

All I need from you is your honesty, co-operation and Keep this in a total confidential nature.My lawyer based in Manchester U.K will bring you into the full details when he get your response which I consider positive.But in summary the funds are legitimate and clear from any known Liberian security intelligence. This is a legitimate transaction and You will be rewarded with 20% of the total sum for your partnership.This move is a desperate attempt to save the life and future of my family and my children in particular.
I humbly request that you send your letter of acceptance to my personal

lawyer,Barr.Joseph Alford,a British citizen based in Manchester U.K,via his private contact address only for further information and instructions,
BARR.JOSEPH ALFORD ESQ
TEL: 44-70-45703001
FAX: 44-870-9741509
EMAIL:barrjosephalford@yahoo.com.hk
EMAIL:alfordesq0001@hotmail.com

Kindly include your Full Name, Private Telephone and Fax Numbers where you can always be reached, your Residential or Company Address to enable him send detail information/documents that will enable you receive the fund without any problem either now or in future as all modalities has been put in place for a hitch free transaction.
Please your urgent response is needed.

Best Regards.

MRS.SUZANA NUHAN VAYE (WIDOW).

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