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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: silvia okoh <silviaokoh@att.net>
Reply-To: silvia_okoh@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 00:34:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: hello


hello
My name is silvia okoh,  I am a loving, romantic and caring angel. I got your contact while searching for a truly and caring person then I decide to drop a word of love to you . I really want to have a good relationship with you. so you can reach me through my email (silvia_okoh@yahoo.com) I hope to hear from you soon and I will send my beautiful pictures to you and also tell you more about my self.I know age will not be a barrier to our relationship, what I need is just your love and caring.and I will give you my best, have a nice day,
silvia


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