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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: "Ms Suzann" <sbadango@carspace.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2008 19:46:16 -0800
Subject: Enquiry from Suzann


Hello My dear
Permit me to inform you of my desire, My name is Miss Suzann Badango, the only daughter of my late parents, I am a lady,with black hair,brown eyes,5fits 7inches tall,weigh 59kgs. My father was a highly business magnet, before (his death)He told me that he has (Five million's five hundred thousand United state Dollars) deposited in one of the leading security company's here,i wish to request for your assistance to help me relocate this money to your country,please i will really require your assistance in receiving the funds into your position in your country


Dear i come across your profile i decided to contact you please it's important you contact me immediately for more clarifications on the next step hence it is my wish to relocate to your country, I have no dietary problems with the company but the only problem is the nature of deposit that was made by my late father, can you honestly?,apart from my above mention i whould also like to establish a long lasting relationship with you. Enclosed in the attachment is my picture, as is good to know the person you are dealing with, am waiting your immediate response.
Thanks,
Miss Suzann Badango





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