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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: CHIOMA EMEKA <chioma17@ig.com.br>
Reply-To: vitalwestern_union@ibibo.com
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:56:24 +0100
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT


Attention My Dear

I Am Chioma Emeka, Barrister to Dr. Timothy Hanson. I'm writing to let you
know about your $80,000.00 us dollar that my boss issued on your name before
he travelled out for his business purpose.Before he travels out he
instructed me to send you the total money through Western Union Money
Transfer because it will be less expensive and reliable for you to be
receiving your daily $5000 dollar until you receive your total money
completely.

Meanwhile, the manager stated yesterday that, the director, administrator
trust funds have already signed and approved your payment, which you will be
receiving your payment 5000.00 Us Dollars daily immediately you sent them
their transfer charge of $100 and it will serve as confirmation of your file
payment from the office in charge.
So you are to contact them on below information

Vital Finance Bank Western Union Department.
Location Address; Plot 1261, Adeola Hopewell Street CO/B/REP,
Contact Person: Mr Anthony Robert.
Tele phone Number: +229 983-65568.
Email Address: (www.western_union.2009@hotmail.fr )

Be advise that the $100 is a compulsory as they told me that is the only
money you will pay until you receive your payment completely .So confirm
your details to avoid any hitches in receiving your full payments.

This is what they need from you Receiver'

Name::::::::
Country::::::::::::::
City:::::::::::::::::
Tel::::::::::::::::::
Test question::::::::
Answer:::::::::::::::

Also do let me know immediately they have started sending you your money,
but try to comply with them to enable them serve you better.Thank,Barrister
Chioma Emeka,

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