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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: "ROLAND KIM" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <rokimland@blumail.org>
Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2011 22:53:14 +0100
Subject: WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU.

Dear Valued Customer,


It was agreed and resolved in today's board of executive meeting held and your impending payment have been approved for payment by the board of executive, our data processing unit has been directed to process your fund for onward release to you.


The transfer code/IMF bond payment guarantee certificate (T.C/IMF BOND CERT) shall be transmitted to you for your perusal and retention prior to the confirmation of your fund into your designated or nominated bank account in your country, Be informed that your approval fund of $10,500,000,00 ( Ten Million, Five Hundred united states dollars only ) will be release to you via our online banking system/ Any other way you feel safe receiving this money should be stated clearly.


You are directed to get back to us for further directions on how to apply for the fund release from our bank via online Banking or any other payment method of your choice but first, reconfirm your details:-

Your Full Names:-
Your Contact address (Home/Office):-
Your Mobile:-
Your Telephone number:-
Your Age & Occupation:-


Waiting your Utmost Response.


Yours Sincerely,


Roland Kim.

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