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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: "Capt.David Meyar Matthew" <alibako1@btinternet.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:51:17 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: investment assistans
Dear,
Seeking for assistance Business Partnership with you.
I am Captain David,A Soldier for peace keeping force in Baghdad,Iraq. I contacted you for assistance for investing in your country.
I shall offer you 30% of the total sum for your assistance and invest the rest into any lucrative business that can give benefits in time to come..
Your Quick response to this business proposals will be highly appreciated.
We will discuss more Terms and Conditions in subsequent emails and calls.Your private mobile number will be accepted.
Regards,
David{Capt
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