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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: Miss Sabine <diapung@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:42:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Please read and reply back soon - from Sabine


Please read and reply back soon - from Sabine
Please treat with respect,

My name is MISS SABINE, the only child to late top cocoa dealer Mr. PAUL who died as a result of food poisoning suspected to be given to him by the plans of his colleaques and relatives because of his fame and wealth, my mother died when I was 6 years old.

I inherited a total sum of  $3.8 million US dollars from my late parents and the money is depsoited with a finance company. The Finance Company has requested that I introduce a foreign partner for the claim of the fund as agreed on the deposit terms. Therefore, I invite you to please come to my help in the claim of this fund from the Finance Company.
 
As quickly as you reply to me, I will let you have the details of the transfer of the funds to you and how I will join you after the fund transfer to you. Please note that I have a strong faith that you will be sincere and honest in all your dealings with me.
 
I thank you immensely for your anticipated co-operation as I look forward to hearing from you soonest. I wait for your urgent email response please.

Best Personal Regards,
MISS SABINE.





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