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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: "Richard Abbey" <richardabbey8@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:22:08 +0530 (IST)
Subject: RE:HELLO

With all due respect,

my name is Richard Abbey and an attorney by profession, in my quest to
find a reliable trustee to manage the assets/estate of my late client
valued at only $15,000,000.00 (Fifteen Million US Dollars) I contacted you
and it is the only reason why you are receiving this email from me.

I shall be willing to supply you with more detailed information concerning
this business project upon hearing back from you.

I have no intention whatsoever to delve into your private life considering
the fact that you have never had any communication with me in the past,
but due to the nature of this business project based on the fact that I
lack the locus-standi to assume the role of the trustee or
appoint any of my relation to become the trustee by virtue of the facts
and circumstances surrounding this project, I am left with no other
choice, but to carry out a discreet search for a reputable person outside
the shores of my country and consequently seek your stewardship.

f you wish to render your selfless service, but very rewarding, do provide
me with your telephone numbers and home address via email.

I shall provide with more detailed information upon hearing back from you.
Thank you, all inconvenience is regretted.

Richard Abbey Esq.
Principal Partner Richard Abbey & Partners.
Telehone: +447045703940.




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