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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: "ghongpeterson@cantv.net" <ghongpeterson@cantv.net>
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:21:15 -0430
Subject: Hello My Dear,

Hello My Dear, 
Permit me to inform you of my desire of going into financial transaction with you for our mutual benefits hence i write with do respect, My name Mrs Ghong Maurenn Peterson a citizen of London I married to an Africa man who was auditor of (BIAO BANK IN COTE  D'IVOIRE)  BEFORE HE DIE.


I wish to request for your assistance in a financial transaction, dear i got your contact in a cause of serious search  in internet for a transaction partner,i wish to invest in a manufacturing and real estatemanagement industry in your country,

 


As wife of auditor in the bank I will use my late husband position to help you stand as the next of kin to the deceased, so the proceeds of this account valued at $20.5million dollars can be transferred to you, this is the story in a nutshell. Now I want an account over seas where the bank will transfer this fund.


I will gladly give you 25% of the total sum for your assistance,please it is important you contact me immediately for more clearifications on the next step hence it is my wish to relocate to your country as soon as this transaction is concluded.


 
Now my questions are:- 1. Can you handle this project?
 2. Can I give you this trust? If yes, send to me your personal information as below:


Your name Your address Your occupation Your age Telephone number I expect you're urgent response if you can handle this project and  if you are interested to know more about this transaction kindly reply


 
Awaiting your immediate response.contact me,
 
 Thanks Mrs Ghong Maurenn Peterson

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