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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "huge sum of money" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
  • "very confidential" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Sam Nana" <dr.sam_nana@yahoo.com.vn>
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 10:53:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks, !!


Hello dear,
 
I am Dr Sam Nana. a citizen of Lome-Togo working for the  (B.T.D) Bank of Togo. This is a Business proposition for your involving a huge sum of money (25.5M USDollars). I want to move the funds out of my Bank but am seeking for your help and coperation,Please reply me back. Please keep this very confidential and foward to me in your response the following.
 
1. Full Name
2. Your Telephone Number and Fax Number
3. Your Contact Address. 
 
Thank you in advance and may God bless you and your family.
 
Sincerely,  
Dr Sam Nana.



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