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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Jack Moore" <transparency.intlcompensationfund@live.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:23:26 +0100
Subject: YOUR TRANSFER FUND PAYMENT



TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONA
COMPENSATION FUND RELEASE
TO SCAMMED VICTIM.



Dear Sir Farrokh Bulsara,

Transparency international has reached a consortium with the federal government of Nigeria for the immediate compensation of victims of Nigeria widely known scam (419). A memorandum of understanding to that regards was signed yesterday between the parties in an effort to redeem the Nigeria's battered image abroad.
Your name among others was mentioned by one of the syndicate who was arrested at the airport by the American secret security service on his way back from the UK. Because Information was gathered mostly Nigerians was the UK Lottery scammers now that most of them was arrested and confessional statement was made which some were very useful.

On this faithful recommendation, Mr. Greg Mac Alison a delegate from (TRANSPERANCY INTERNATIONAL) is currently in Nigeria to monitor the compensation process. A total sum of One million, nine hundred and sixty four thousand dollars only will be released to your designated bank account as soon as you are cleared for payment. Two credible banks in Nigeria and Ghana have been assigned to make necessary payments. Statistics has really shown that Americans, Asians and Indians are the most victim of Nigeria fraud, followed by Europe and Asia respectively.

This compensation notice is an effort from the Nigeria government to restore the past glory of their great nation. From our records so far, we are in good talking relationship with more than seventy victims of which fifty-one has been compensated.
You are to confirm you willingness to receive this compensation via a return mail and also forward, your full name and address, your direct telephone number, age, sex and marital status. With this information?, we will be able to process and release the compensation to you without any rigorous process. Be advised.

We wait to hear from you.
Dr.Jack Moore.
Senior Instructor

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