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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: "Jacqueline Jones" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jacquelinejones12@emailclick.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:36:00 -0800
Subject: Little Yorkie For Adoption

Hello ,
 
  How are you today,My name is Jacqueline Jones I am a consultant gynecologist surgeon and oncologist doctor,I work for different prominent hospital and me and my husband are giving out this little puppy for free (Adoption),This little girl weighs 1.3Lbs at 9 weeks old & should be 3Lbs when full grown only.She is very friendly with children she fit in both Palm of your hands.She is AKC/CERF registered puppy .Adorable and sociable with great Personalities and very good bloodlines.
 
she is vet-checked, up to date on shots and deforming, and are health is guaranteed.Recently checked by a licensed Vet Doctor for heart, knees, skin, correct bite, and eyes.Bottom and straight sides and tender,she is A.K.C and CERF registered and shots are given up to date.
 
She will come along with Travel crate,AKC/CERF Registered Papers,Toys and Food and Birth Certificate ,I resided in the state with my husband but after my son's death i and my husband moved to Africa due to our work and we have the   puppy right here with us.The York for free.You have to promise me that you will take good care of her as she will be a New family member, please if you are not going to take good care of the puppy, do not reply but if you are going to take good care of her kindly reply for more details about her.I await your urgent Response.
 
Thanks And God Bless
 
Jacqueline Jones

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