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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: "ytewiwMike" <liangmikeosfy@excite.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:33:22 +0400
Subject: { Next Of Kin } 6707

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Hi,

My name is Mr. Mike Liang. I trained and work as an external auditor for
the United Overseas Bank of Singapore (U.O.B). Working as part of a bigger
team that covers the entire Asia region.

On routine audit check last month, I discovered some investment accounts
that have been dormant for the last thirteen (13) years, all the accounts
belongingto a single holder with monies
totaling ($15.7 Million United StatesDollars).Banking
regulation/legislation in Singapore demand that I notify the fiscal
authorities after a statutory time period of twelve years when dormant
accounts of this type are called in by the monetary regulatory bodies. The
above set of facts underscores my reason of writing and making the following
proposal.

My investigations of the said account reveals that the investor died in
1995 the exact time the account was last operated, I can confirm with
certainty that the said investor died intestate and no next of
kin to his estate has been found or has come forward all these years.I am
of the settled conviction that using my insider leverage, working with you
can secure the funds in the account for us
instead of allowing it pass as an unclaimed fund into the coffer Court s of
the Singapore Government.

This exactly is why I crave your participation and co-operation. I have
seized all relevant documents (Legal and Banking) that will facilitate my
putting you forward as the claimant/beneficiary of the funds
and ultimately transfer the money to any account nominated by you. Of
course you shall be handsomely rewarded for your part in this transaction
with 30% compensation from the total funds for your
efforts, less any expenses. I shall however leave out the final details of
this transaction till I receive an affirmation of your desire to
participate. Be assured that I am on top of the situation.

There will be no risk involved whatsoever if you agree to come on
board.Needless to say, UTMOST CONFIDENTIALITY is of vital importance if we
are to successfully reap the immense benefits of this
transaction. I guarantee that the transaction will be executed under a
legitimate arrangement that will protect all from any bridge of law.

To affirm your willingness and cooperation to my proposal please contact me
through email address listed below stating the followings:

(1) Full Name: (2) Telephone and Fax Number: (3) Postal Address: (4)
Occupation:

Your prompt response will be highly appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Mr. Mike Liang
Email: liangmike@live.com




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