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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: "Sgt. Liliana Tavera" <sgtliliantavera@att.net>
Reply-To: sgtlilianatavera@terra.com
Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 16:55:45 -0300 (BRT)
Subject: Hi
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Hi, I’m Still Waiting For Your Response Please....

Proposal /Sgt. Liliana Tavera
Hi, Please accept my sincere apologies if my proposal does not meet your
business or personal ethics. I'm contacting you for solidarity on behalf of
our United States troops here in Iraq to receive funds in your custody for
safekeeping pending our troop's final dismissal anytime this year...

All machinery would be put in place to ensure that this claim is hitch free if
you are capable of putting your time and efforts towards the venture, kindly
contact me immediately with the following information (1.) Your Full names And
Address (2.) A scanned copy of your photo ID (3.) Telephone and fax number, and
I'll get back to you immediately with the basic condition of this proposal.

In waiting of your response...
Sgt. Liliana Tavera {Ms}
Baghdad, Iraq




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Antes de imprimir pense em sua responsabilidade e compromisso com o MEIO AMBIENTE!

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