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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: "Daniel" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <danielbrian22@aim.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:07:12 +0100
Subject: Proposal For You

REPLY: danielbrian22@aim.com


An official notification of funds deposited.

This is to inform you that i will like you to be part of this great transaction
worth of US$12 Million, it has been approved for immediate release/delivery.For
the purpose of clarification of who i am dealing with, send your full name
and address,tele number


On receipt of your information I will send you the full details of the
fund to you.Your quick response will be highly appreciated .

Alternative address: danielbrian620@aim.com

Mr Daniel Brian.


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