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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.TONY COLE" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrtony.cole1960@live.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:10:03 +1300
Subject: ACT FAST FOR YOUR OWN GOOD

>From Mr.TONY COLE


We wish to inform you that the Diplomatic Agent conveying the consignment box valued the sum of $15 Million United States Dollars misplaced your address and he is currently stranded at your International airport now.


We require you reconfirm the following information below so that he can deliver your consignment box to you today:-


Name: .......
Home/Office Address: .......
Mobile Number.: .......
Name of Your Nearest Airport: .....
A Copy of Your Identification: .......


Get Back to me with your full personal information's for the delivery of your consignment.


Thanks.


Mr.Mr.TONY COLE


NOTE: The Diplomatic Agent does not know that the content of the consignment box is $15 Million United States Dollars and on nocircumstances should you let him know the content. The consignment was moved from here as family treasures, so never allow him to openthe box no matter the condition or any situation.

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