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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: "Mr Song Lile" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrsonglile01@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 03:31:39 -0800
Subject: Complement of the day

Complement of the day, Although you might be apprehensive about my email as we have not metbefore,My name is Mr Song Lile I work with the Hang Seng Bank.There isthe sum of $19,500,000.00 in my bank"Hang Seng Bank", Hong kong. Therewere no beneficiaries stated concerning these funds which means no onewould ever come forward to claim it. That is why I ask that we worktogether so as to have the sum transfered out of my bank into youraccount.

Please endeavor to observe utmost discretion in all matters concerningthis issue. Once the funds have been transferred to your nominated bankaccount we shall then share in the ratio of 70% for me, 30% for you.Please Answer The Below Question For Reference Purpose.

you are required to contact me via my email
Email: mrsonglile01@hotmail.com

If you are interested please send me your,

1,Full names,
2,private phone number,
3,current residential address

Your earliest response to this letter will be appreciated.

Kind Regards
Mr Song Lile

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