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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mrs.Chritsy Funke" <mrs.chritsyfunke@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:08:37 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: URGENT INFORMATION
Beloved Friend,
It is my pleasure to contact you for a business Investment which I and and my Son wish to do in your country through your Management and assistance.my name is Mrs.Chritsy Funke i am from Cameroon a widow recently under a breast surgery In the UK. I am searching for a reliable and experience business partner, planning to travel to the Middle East after my surgery. I hope you can be reliable and sincere to entrust my business plans with. If you are interested and capable to handle my investment affairs you can forward your Details to me. Telephone number for easy communication.
Best regards,
Mrs.Chritsy Funke
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