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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: Esther Majuk <esther.mejuk@yahoo.co.nz>
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:51:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Hallo,


Hallo,











Ich habe das Gefühl, dass dieses Stück mail Sie in einem perfekten
Zustand des Geistes erreichen und besser gesunden Zustand. Ich glaube,
und auch das Gefühl, dass in der heutigen Welt, weder Rasse, der
Staatsangehörigkeit oder der Religion wird nicht mehr posse ein
Hindernis für Beziehungen.











Obwohl wir nicht gut kennen, aber ich werde wirklich freuen, Sie als
einen Freund bin ich einer einzelnen Dame habe ich denke, ich bin
sensibel und freundlich zu anderen Menschen, auch ich glaube, ich habe
einen guten Sinn für Humor, Events und ein guter Christ























Möge Gott Sie segnen, wie ich bald von Ihnen zu hören, durch warten.











Danke.











Frau Esther.











.............................................................................











Hello,











I have the feeling that this piece of mail will reach you in a perfect
state of mind and better healthy condition. I believe and also have the
feeling that in today’s world, neither race, nationality nor religion
will any longer posse a barrier to relationships.











Although, we do not know each other well but I will really like to have
you as a friend I am a single lady,I think I am sensitive and kind to
people,  also I think I have a good sense of humor,concerts and be a
good Christian























May God bless you as I wait to hear from you soon through.











Thanks.











Ms Esther.



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