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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: Fred Idris <abconsult2005@msn.com>
Reply-To: fredidris00@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:06:54 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Attention/Reply


Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Mr.Fred Idris, a lawyer in private practice , I want to inquire from you if you can handle a transaction worth the sum of US$10.5 (Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars).

Well, I did a lot of web search before choosing your contact from your country's business online register. It is with trust and sincerity that I approach you for assistance in a business transaction. Please do accept my apology if my mail infringes on your personal ethics and honestly it will be my humble pleasure if we can work together in this transaction.

Upon the confirmation of your serious interest, I will provide you with more details and all the necessary legal documents about this transaction, because everything about the fund is 100% legitimate and risk free so all I require is your proper attention to enable us see this transaction through successfully.

We shall both share the funds at 40% for you while 55% for me and the remaining 5% will be for any incurred expenses.

I shall be waiting on your urgent reply if you are interested in my personal e-mail address {fredidris00@yahoo.co.jp} , please do make your telephone number available  on your reply for oral discussion.

Thank you for your anticipated co-operation.

Regards,

Fred Idris {Esq}

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