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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: Leo Hounsou <ghfhgfghhgfghg@msn.com>
Reply-To: <swifttrajp@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:11:58 +0000
Subject: How are you today?



Hi.
I need your partnership in my effort to transfer the sum of $180 million US dollars to any good account you may provide, if you are interested in partnering with me, please reply and ask for more details or call me directly on +229-97145277 .
If you are willing to take part in this project please send the following details;
Address:...........................................
Tel:..................................................
Fax:.................................................
Age/sex:...........................................
Occupation:.......................................
Your prompt attention and urgent reply to this message will help me to serve you cordially.For immediate attention call on this number 00229-93149159 or send me email.

Am waiting for your urgent reply and call please.
May God Be With You.
Leonardo Hounsou
00229-93149159

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