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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: "Joseph Poon" <jospoon11@yahoo.com.cn>
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 01:55:40 +1000 (EST)
Subject: Awaiting your reply




Hello Friend,

My name is Mr.Joseph Poon, I work with HANG SENG BANK,HONG KONG.
I have a confidential business proposal of Twenty Four million, Five
Hundred Thousand United State Dollars only ($24,500,000.00) for you to
handle with me from my bank. I will need you to assist me in executing
this Business Project from Hong Kong to your country.I will give the
details. This is a legitimate transaction.You will be paid 30% for your
"Management Fees".

I need to know in concealable agreement, if you will be able to handle
this with me before I go ahead to give further details ? Should you be
interested please provide me with your confidential telephone number and I
will provide further details and instructions.Please keep this
confidential; I can't afford any crisis.Please note that this must be
concluded as soon as possible after that I shall provide you with more
details of this operation.Please advice me on your position by email via
my private email address (jospoo11@yahoo.com.hk),as I look forward to your
mail.

Sincerely,
Mr.Joseph.


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