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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: "Mrs. Linda Stringfellow" <mrsls001@sbcglobal.net>
Reply-To: <fr.willamstony@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:45:05 -0700
Subject: Your name is on the list...

Dear beloved Friend,
 
My name is Mrs. Linda Stringfellow, i am 57 years old. I live in Arizona and 821 East Darrel rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85042, is my residential address.I am one of the Scammed Victims that have received many e-mail alert about my winnings, Compensation for scammed Victims and contract payment exercise organized by the Nigerian Government, but since then they refused to pay me because i was working with the wrong office. I have paid over $13,000 while in the US, trying to get my payment all to no avail.
 
Right now, I am one of the happiest woman on earth because, we have received the total fund of $3,100,000.00. Moreover, Rev.Fr. Anthony Williams showed me full informations of those that are yet to receive their fund but said he has been trying to reach them but have not heard from anyone. I saw your name as one of the Beneficiaries as well as your email address which is why I decided to email you to stop dealing with those people, if you are, because they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you.You can contact him below through:
 
Name: Rev.Fr. Anthony Williams
 
Address: 91 Tetlow road, Owerri, Imo State,Nigeria.
 
Email: fr.willamstony@gmail.com
 
The information i gave you will help you transfer your rightful fund just like myself.I cannot stay and watch people taking advantage of my fellow citizen in this bad economy.Instead of dealing with those liars that will be turning you around asking for different kind of money to complete your transaction like they did to me,kindly follow this step and receive your fund legally.
 
Thank You and Be Blessed.
 
Mrs. Linda Stringfellow.

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