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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Miss Lisera Edwards" <lisera_edwards1@cantv.net>
Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:45:36 -0430
Subject: CAN WE BE FRIENDS?
Hello Friend,
My name is Miss Lisera Edwards 26 years old living in
Florida, USA. I got your contact from the Internet search when I was
searching to meet friends from around the world. From what i saw in your
profile I think we can make it together because i see you are
responsible and honest. But one thing you must know is that i am from the
black race in the United states and i hope colour doesn't matter anyway. I
also admire most those that have the fear of God that can treat women with
respect if you are interested please get back to me
immediately.
Kiss and
Love
Lisera
Edwards.
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