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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: "linus efe" <linusefe12@biz.by>
Reply-To: linusefe1@yahoo.it
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:56:15 -0700
Subject: FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT


My Dear Good Friend,


Don't be surprise on my contact, I know you are well in spirirt.


My name is Mr. linus Efe, I have been directed to contact you after due
consideration and consultation by my client Dr. Diepreye Alamieyeseigha,
the deposed Governor of Bayelsa State to assist us for the transfer of
US$49.5m secretly deposited with the Global Finance House Plc.


We are hoping to put the sum into a very viable venture in your country with
your assistance. As soon as I receive a response from you regarding your
willingness to assist with this proposition, I will proceed immediately to
provide you with further details.


I will await your urgent response.


Regards,


Mr. Linus Efe

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