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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: "NORMAN BROOKS" <normanbrooks@mooregate.com>
Reply-To: norman.brooks@administrativos.com
Date: Fri, 21 May 2010 19:09:24 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: THIS IS FOR YOUR URGENT ATTENTION

Mooregate Partners LLP.
340, Kilburn Lane, London, UK - W9 3EF
Fax No. +44 844 774 3116


We wish to notify you again that you were listed as a beneficiary to the
total sum of Four million Six hundred thousand British Pounds Sterling in
the intent of the deceased (names now withheld since this is our second
letter to you). We contacted you because you bear the surname identity and
therefore can present you as the beneficiary to the inheritance since
there is no written will.

Our legal services aim to provide our private clients with a complete
service. We are happy to prepare wills, set-up and administer Trusts,
carry out the administration of estates and prepare and administer powers
of attorney.

As I am not very sure of getting your consent on the issue, I prefer not
to divulge my full identity so as not to risk being disbarred. I need not
emphasize to you that the sensitivity of this issue need not be toyed with
by neglecting its confidentiality.

Due to the risk involve and also the activities of fraudsters now rampant
on the Internet, and until I am sure of your consent, full co-operation
and genuine willingness to assist me for our mutual benefit, I would
prefer that we maintain correspondence by email.

Upon acceptance, I shall send to you a copy of the probate and Inheritance
return information form and the Detailed Information on how this business
would be successfully transacted.

At this point I want to assure you that your true consent,full
co-operation and confidentiality are all that are required for us to take
full advantage of this great opportunity.

Do send your full Names, address, and Private telephone & fax numbers for
easy communication and to enable us file necessary documents at our High
court probate division for the release of this sum of money. Please note
that You can also reach me at: norman.brooks@administrativos.com or
FAX:+44 844 774 3116

Your earliest response to this mail will be appreciated.

Yours truly,
Mr. Norman Brooks





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