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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: Justine Adams! <justine_adams0x@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: justine_adams_01@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:50:47 +0900 (JST)
Subject: HOTEL & BUILDING

HOTEL & BUILDING
Dear,
Please is my pleasure to acquaint you with this proposal for a financial and bussines assistance, I know my message will come to you as a surprise, but dont worry i was totally convinced to write & detail you in reference to the transfer of (U.S.D) $11.5 million Dollars to your personal
account for onward investments: Such as Hotel Industries & Estate Building Managements in your position in your country.
Please if you are interested,Kindly email me fast with this private Address_ because with out mailing me with this address i will not reply your mail.(justine_adams_01@yahoo.co.jp) So i can give you more informations concerning the proccedures.And my life historical back ground details.
Remain bless & may God take total countrol of your life while expecting your ungent corperation.
Best regards
JUSTINE ADAMS.
EMAIL:justine_adams_01@yahoo.co.jp
PHONE :+225 04958149.




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