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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: "File File" <files85@accamail.com>
Reply-To: <docfilesfiles@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:14:42 -0700
Subject: REE:


Hello,
I realize that you are a big investor in your country. I am a senior
official of the government of Nigeria and I have a very important deal
running into about US$150 million which I want to discuss with you. I do
not like discussing business over the internet as a result of scams and
lots of insecurities; so if you could send me your phone number or fax
number, I will call or send you a fax to explain the project from which
you will benefit immensely. This is a very confidential project and till
I hear from you, I urge you not to discuss my contact with anyone.
Regards Alexander Okowa


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