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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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Fraud email example:

From: mic johnson <micjohnson709@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 10:11:08 +0200
Subject: PLEA FOR YOUR KIND ASSISTANCE.



Hello My Tel: 0027 828168718
I am Mr.Vincate Molakati, account manager to an expatriate Engineer, Who was a contractor in South Africa. On the 24th of Jan 2004, my client was involved in a boat accident and died leaving no will or next of kin. He had earlier lost his wife during child birth and never remarriedI seek your consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you on your response we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer. I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim.
I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. Please include your private Tel/Fax and Mobile
Best Regards,
Mr.Vincate Molakati
Tel: 0027 828168718




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