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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: "Makola Jean" (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 20 May 2010 21:22:27 -0400
Subject: READ CAREFULLY.
Hello dear,
I am sorry if i invade your privacy. I have a proposal which i am sure you can assist me get done. My late friend who i help move the sum of $35m dollars from Africa to USA died after a brief illness. The fund is presently in the USA.. I need you to act as the beneficiary of the fund so that the fund can be moved to you for sharing. All i need is just $10m from the fund, you and your partner can have the rest. All that need to be done is the proof to inherit the fund. All this will be put together as soon as you signify interest. You can reach me on +13143386561.
My regards,
Mr. Eddie .
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