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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: MR JOHN MIKE <mr.johnmike81@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: mrjohnmike1919@live.com
Date: Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:44:25 -0300
Subject: From Mr.john mike.

From Mr.john mike.

We wish to inform you that the Diplomatic Agent conveying the
consignment box valued the sum of $15 Million United States Dollars
misplaced your address and he is currently stranded at your
International airport now.

We required you reconfirm the following information below so that he
can deliver your consignment box to you today.

Name: ....
Home/Office Address: ..
Mobile Number.: .......
Name of Your Nearest Airport: ..
A Copy of Your Identification: ..

Get Back to me with your full personal information's for the delivery
of your consignment.

Thanks.Mr.john mike.

NOTE: The Diplomatic Agent does not know that the content of the
consignment box is $15 Million United States Dollars and on no
circumstances should you let him know the content. The consignment
was moved from here as family treasures, so never allow him to open
the box no matter the condition or any situation.






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Instituto Politecnico/Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

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