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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: Jeffery Waia <waiajeffery@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:40:05 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: LUCKY YOU


Dear,

It's very pleasing to tell you that you have won yourself a Brand New Toyota Avensis.
This is to compensate our customers both far and wide for their great co-operation that enhances the hotel to grow positively.
Your Winning was emerged from the draw which was held during last week.

Thanks for your login suggestions.
For redemption of your Prize, you will have to send along with you,
*Full Name.
*Home Address.
*Mobile Number.
*Personal ID card.

Before 72hrs whereby you have to claim you prize.

Thank for your co-operation
Promotions Manager
Waia Jeffery.





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