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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: "Dhl Delivery" <info@fmp.com.tw>
Reply-To: stevewhite01@live.co.uk
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:04:38 +0800 (CST)
Subject:


Attn: Parcel Bearer,
This is to notify you of a parcel containing a cheque worth
535,000.00GBP(Five Hundred And Thirty Five Thousand Pounds)
issued to us byone Mrs.Brenda Howell in your favor through
random selections of email users worldwideShe is running a
foundation in Africa to help the less priveledge all
overthe world presently not in the country.She has
authorized us to issue it to you.She left in our
office,your emailto enable us inform you so you cancome for
claim immediately.You are required to fill in the below
form for
confirmation of claim:

Full Name:
Delivery Address:
Age:
Occupation:
Phone:

Note: You are only responsible for DHL security keeping fee
(50GBP) which is included in your winning cheque as she has
already made
payment for the delivery of your parcel.

Contact: STEVE WHITE
Position: Dispatch Officer
Email:stevewhite01@live.co.uk
Tel:+2348053695187

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