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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: Eugene Kpoki <eekpoki@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: ekkpoei@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:05:10 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: FOR PERFECT PROJECT .


Attn /dear ,

I wish to seek for your hand in this special project which should be under your proper control and management ,hence my contacting you .

I have some legal capital to invest in your country .You should advise me on the areas of lucrative investments in your country .

Therefore , i am looking forward to start all our future business engagements with each other and your acceptance to handle this matter effectively and successfully in your country or any place of your choice ,i should furnish you with full details and procedures .

I am waits for your prompt response .


Yours faithfully,

Mr.Eugene Kpoki .


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