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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 MARK JONES c/o NATWEST BANK <indesk14----uk-121@att.net>
Reply-To: markjonesuk@luckymail.com
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:00:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: GOOD DAY,FOREIGN BUSINESS PARTNER NEEDED URGENTLY



Good Day Sir,



My name is Mr Mark Jones.I am the regional Marketing Manager Nat West Bank in Northern Ireland,United Kingdom.



I got your contact while making inquiry for reliable person that will stand as Next Of Kin to our deceased customer, the reason behind this transaction is based on the fact that we could not trace any relation of the Original Beneficiary at the address we have on record, and We do not also intend to return this Amount to the Government Account, hence we resolved to look for a Foreign Partner who will assume the Ownership of this Inheritance Fund while we will provide all the relevant Papers to support the Inheritance Payment.



This is indeed a high profile business that requires absolute commitment,dedication and confidentiality. What you stand to

get at the end of the transaction is 50% of the total Inheritance Sum. Therefore, if truly you are interested in doing this business with me please send to me the following particulars:



1. Full name:

2. Contact Address:

3. Age:

4. Telephone Number:

5. Sex:

6. Occupation:

7. State:

8. Country:



Please Note: This is a Legitimate and Legally approved Inheritance Payment, therefore we are following all the Legal processes to actualize the transfer of the (GBP15,000,000.00P)Fifteen Million Great Britain Pound into your bank account.



Note that every legal stages will be followed hence I need all the information from you. I am looking forward to working with you once you send to me all the information that are required.



Send your reply to my confidential email address below:

Email: markjonesuk@luckymail.com



Regards,

Mr. Mark Jones

Marketing Manager NatWest Bank Plc

Email:markjonesuk@luckymail.com

TeL:0044 -- 7024072125

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