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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: "CHAMBERS OFFICE" <chbo02@ig.com.br>
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:31:03 +0200
Subject: CONTACT MR.GOODLUCK MARTINS IMMEDIATELY.


My good friend,



Good day and how are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family? I
wish to thank you so much for your past effort in trying to assist me
initially in this multi-million-dollars business.I have succeeded,the
multi-million-dollars business had been concluded with the help
of my partner in Australia.I am presently in Australia with my family as I
do intend to establish some business concerns here,and possibly buy some
properties.



Due to your effort, sincerity, courage and trust worthiness you showed
during the course of this transaction,*I have left a certified international
bank draft for you worth of $350,000* cashable anywhere in the
world.Therefore, forward this email to my secretary as below and he will
send your bank draft to you immediately:

His name..........Mr.Goodluck Martins.
Address...........Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Email address:
*godmatins1@gmail.com*<http://us.mc590.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=godmatins1@gmail.com>




*Send to him the followings:*



1.Your full Name.
2.Youraddress.
3.Your mobile/Telephone number.



*Note please: *If you prefer bank transfer, please send your bank account
information to him for the transfer of the payment into your account.




Regards,



Mr.Steven Todd.

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