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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: Linda <mislinda28@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: kumazilinda@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:19:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Hello My Dear,Lets Build A Favorable Good Relationship For Each Other!

My Dear one!























































































































I pray this day brings you a happiness wealthier and very helpful
day,how is life over there in your country?i hope you are in atmosphere
of peace and love.























































































































It was very great to me when i found your profile in my searching for a
responsible and reliable person to have a good relationship with in
this Year that is full of good fortune and immediately i came
across your profile i fond a great spark in my heart despite that i
have not seen you in person,but there was a good feeling that really
gave me a nice pleasure to communicate with you and see how the sun
will shines like in this new year,am willing to be your friend and have
a wonderful relationship with you.



























































And there is special reason that i have and decided to contact you
because of the urgency i have in my situation,Am Miss.Linda,a very
responsible and humble sweet girl and i grew up in a good family with a
humble manner























































































































You can just write me back now so that i will tell you full
introduction of my self and for us to get acquainted with each other,i
will also send you my pic as soon as i see your respond.























































































































And please let noting be a barrier for our relationship and don't
forget to write me back If you really wish to have me as your girl or
any thing better and let us get acquainted to each other.























































































































Hope to hear from you soon,because i will like us to build a good and a
favorable Relationship for each other.























































































































From My Heart and With humble Regards



























































Miss.Linda



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