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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: "Mr. Peter Brown." <pityz_brown@yahoo.com.au>
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2009 20:28:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: FOR ACCOMODATION


Dear Sir/Madam,
Could you please confirm availability and total cost for the
dates
stated below for 4 guests coming for one month  vacation.
Arrival Date: 15 th May, 2009
Departure Date: 15Th june , 2009
Room Type: 4 Standard single Room or 2 Double or 2 bedrooms
Apartments.
 
Length of Stay:one month
Please advise availabilty. Moreover, what is the TOTAL COST in
EURO  for the entire period including Tax if any. Your prompt
response will be appreciated.In case the date is not available please
get back tome with anotherdate.
Thanks.
Sincerely yours,
 
Telefon: +447045742663
 


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