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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: "MICHAEL SMITH" <yest@bentonenterprises.info>
Reply-To: "MICHAEL SMITH" <micsmith57@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:55:56 -0700
Subject: MYSTERY SHOPPER WANTED





INTERNATIONAL SERVICE CHECK is a well known global company focused on checking
the quality of customer service, by using the method of Mystery Shopping. ISC is
currently looking for people of all ages who are thoughtful, have an eye for
detail and with good reporting skills, to analyze the service provided by
various commercial outlets: restaurants, K-7 mart , Seven Eleven Mart , jewelry
boutiques etc. In order to begin with us, every candidate has to register in our
database. To register, Please click on the reply button and send in the
following details:

Full Name:

Mailing address (including City, State, Postal code):

Contact Phone number:

Age:

Email:



Your response would be highly appreciated


micsmith57@aol.com



Michael Smith


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