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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: Frank George <frank.george19@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: pastorezekiel@walla.com
Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:28:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: RE GOOD NEWS. I HAVE FINANLLY MADE IT


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: frank.george19@yahoo.com



- My Dear Beloved.How are you today? Hope all is well with you and your family? it's me Mr.Frank from Africa. If you have forgotten me, you may have received a mail or proposal from me in the past regarding a business deal which i asked you to assist me claim some fund and which you never cared to reply again. Actually, I m happy to inform you about my success in getting the fund claimed and transferred under the co-operation of a new partner from Monaco. Presently i'm in Monaco for investment projects with my own share of the total sum. Due to your fear an doubthing mind you missed that golden Opportuntiy that comes once in a life time. Now contact my Pastor overthere in africa with the below contact Name;Pastor ezekiel Bell Tel; +229-98 267 088 E-mail ;pastorezekiel@sify.com Ask him to send you the international certified bank draft worth of $600.000.00 (SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND US DOLLARS) which I have already packaged and kept aside for you as a compensation for knowing little or more about the Buisness Deal. This bank draft is cashable in any bank anywhere in the world.I have authorized my Pastor to release the Bank Draft to you whenever you contact him regarding for it. At the moment, I'm very busy here in Monaco because of the investment projects, which I and the new partner are having at hand.Please I will like you to accept this token with good faith as this is from the bottom of my heart,Also comply with my Pastor's directives so that he will send the draft to you without any delay. Therefore, you should send him your full Name and telephone number/your correct mailing address where you want him to send the draft to you. Hoping to hear from you. Mr.Frank George


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