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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: "huberson huberson" <hhh.huberson@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:11:55 +0000
Subject: Hi,Dear Sir...


Dear Sir...

I have the honour to request from your valuable personality.
In fact I come from the Ivory Coast (Abidjan) and I appoint HUBERSON I
gained a very good foundation in the field of football through the center of
high-level training IMPERIAL FOOTBALL CENTER with whom I have evolved over
six years. I am now looking for someone who can help me and with whom I
would like to take new steps, discover new horizons.
I am but preferably versatile defender and attacker (No. 5 & 11).
I am a fairly complete player, and you would have the opportunity to
discover all my athletic qualities. I am ready to give the best of myself
and put all my skills at your disposal if you give me the opportunity. By
informing you that I am somewhat put you in touch with my training centre
for further information.
My performances:
Field of view games
Masters Ball
Good edge speed
Physical
Technical
Striking.
You can write me.

I AM IMPATIENT TO RECEIVE YOUR ANSWER.

Please accept the spirit of my highest consideration and hope to meet with
you.

Sincerely.
Huberson.

*Noted: I am a very good player and available for the evolution of your team
thank you.*

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