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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Gene Levi <gene.levi4@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:41:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Hello My Friend,
Hello My Friend,
It is nice and joyful to found you on the internet search and I thought is beautiful to make you a friend in this regard.
My Name is Gene Levi; Well I am an AMERICAN female citizen. My friends tell's me that I am a quiet person with a good sense of humor.
I
am always fair, straightforward, honest and easy going and I seek trust
worthy friendship. I believe in giving and taking on both sides and I
value faithfulness.
I like people for what they are and not for
what they are not. Find my profile; I will be detailed in my
consequential mails and expecting same from you:
AGE: 28
Height: 174 cm 5' 6?
Weight: 60 kg 148 lbs
Waist: 32"
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blond
State: Florida.
Country: America.
Occupation: Admin.
Education: Ba. Management
Religion: Catholic
Marital Status: Single
Kids: No kids
Languages spoken: Fluent English & little Spanish.
Yours Truly Friend.
Gene Levi.
AMERICA.
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