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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: "John Pursel" <jt.pursel11@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:04:42 +0700
Subject: PRIVATE MAIL


Dear Friend,

I am John Pursel, I am an American Army Contractor working with the United
States Uniformed Services in Iraq.

As you may know everyday there are several cases of insurgent attacks and
suicide bombings going on here.Recently in a rescue operation,We managed to
recover funds belonging to some demised persons who were attacked and killed
by militiamen in the district of Sadr City.The total amount is US$35 Million
dollars.


We have plans to move this money out of lraq with the help of someone
outside the country who we can trust and rely on to receive and secure it.
My partners and l will take 55% and you take 35% of the money after we have
successfully transfered the money to your custody.The balance of 10% will be
for any expenses inccured during this transfer.

Once l receive a positive response from your side,I will send you the full
details of how and where we plan to move the money.These arrangements are
risk free.


lf you are sure you can work with us, kindly send me an e-mail signifying
your interest.l will also give you more details about my person and how we
can achieve our goal.

Respectfully,

JOHN PURSEL

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