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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: "MR CHARLES ANTHONY" <charlesanthony47@cantv.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:43:58 -0430
Subject: I NEED YOUR URGENT HELP

Greetings to you all. I am Miss hellen anthony. I am 27 of age and i am a native of Mexico in North American coontinent. i am living in the city of Tenosique de pinosuarez in Tabasco State. I am the only daughter of late Engr.Stanly Fisch who was working with CAT highy way construction company in United Kingdom.

it is a thing of sad memory that i and my younger brother who is Michael by name are orghpans. my parents died of plane crash on14th may 2000 which is ten years back.I here by ingrave your indulgence. c
 
But i am alife today due to the grace of the almighty Father in heven. I think i am not of any where or any manner to anioy you or disturb you. Please if any i ask for forgiveness.All ye generouse in mind and of heart i need a help from you people. The reason for this is to help me complitte the bill which was made to me for my surgical operation. the amount is $670,000 USD. this money is too much for me to afford and i have try my possible best to raise a little from some firms where i posted a letter to for help. And it is not yet complitted, truely speaking i am on a sevier pain i wish to have a releave. My prayer is that God will enrich you more and more.

your immidiate and quick reponse to my mail is highly needed.
My Regard
miss hellen anthony,

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