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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Sophia Lennon" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sophie_wame@globomail.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:19:43 -0000
Subject: WAME SEMINAR INVITATION

World Aid Ministry for Empowerment.
2634 NW 21st Ter.
Miami, FL 33142


Dear friend,

On behalf of World Aid Ministry for Empowerment (WAME), I Miss Sophia Lennon, a proud member and youth leader of the international organization WAME, cordially invite you to participate in the Second Annual Global combine Seminar on Racism and Human Trafficking, which the (WAME) is excited to be hosting in November 8th – 12th 2010, Venue; The Harrison Hall Tower (Miami FL - U.S.A), and from November 15th – 19th 2010 at Méridien Presidential Hall (Dakar Senegal West Africa) for the second phase.

The Workshop welcomes paper presentation from any interested participants.

For registration and other details, contact Mrs. Grace J. Anderson (event Secretariat) E-mail: secretary_wame@globomail.com

Note: We will provide your air tickets to and fro, visa assistant, and accommodation but only for the period of stay in the United States.

I encourage you to share this invitation with anyone you believe would be interested in attending this workshop.


Register Now!


Regards

Miss Sophia Lennon

sophie_wame@globomail.com

World Aid Ministry for Empowerment (WAME)

Miami Florida (USA)

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