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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: "Miss Cassandra Peters" <fberlin@ioc.fiocruz.br>
Date: Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:25:43 -0300 (BRT)
Subject: GIFP CONFERENCE INVITATION


Dear friend,

On behalf of the Global Institute For Peace (GIFP), I Miss Cassandra Peters, a
member of the Global Institute For Peace, invite you to participate in the Second
Annual International Global combine Conference on Racism and Human Trafficking,
which the Global Institute For Peace (GIFP) is excited to be hosting in August 23rd
– 27th 2010, Venue; NYC Central Hall (New York City - U.S.A), and from August 30th
– 3rd September 2010 at The New Paramount Hotel (Dakar Senegal West Africa).

Cloverton's hotels and suite (NYC USA) and The New Paramount Hotel (Dakar Senegal)
are the recommended hotel designated to accommodate all participants for this unique
and prestigious Global Conference.

The Workshop welcomes paper presentation from any interested participants.

Participants will enjoy shows and tours in the host countries. Also awards we be
giving out to best Ten candidates.

For registration form and other details, write an acceptance letter to be part of
this event and send directly to Mrs. Victoria Colton (Conference Organizing
Secretary) E-mail: conference_secretary@globomail.com

Note: you will be provided with air tickets, visa, and accommodation 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 the conference.

Register Now!

Miss Cassandra Peters

cassandra.peters@globomail.com

Global Institute for Peace (GIFP)

New York City (U.S.A)




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