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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: "Mr. Wang Teng" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <wateng31@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:44:36 +0200
Subject: Dear Sir/Madam

Dear Sir/Madam

I am interested in a company or individual who can act as an investor or a
representative on my behalf. I need you to front for this business because
of my position and situation. I am Mr. Wang Teng Director of Operations of
the Hang Seng Bank Ltd, Sai Wan Ho Branch, HongKong. will give you details
later if you are interested in helping. If you are an individual who is
not trust worthy and has no self respect or dignity or does not have the
capability and means to handle/manage large funds, you need not apply.

Name
Address
Country
Age
Sex
Marital Status
Occupation

I will not disclose the amount of money involve until I am sure you are a
reliable partner. I have to be thorough because my life and the life of my
family depend on the successful conclusion of this transaction.
You will be required to act on my behalf and get paid for your help. The
amount you want to be paid is negotiable. The funds will be sent to you by
Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) or through Direct Diplomatic Delivery (DDD) You
will let me know your preference later. I will appreciate your
professionalism, business transparency and accurate accountability.

I have established contact with an attorney in Madrid, Spain who will
handle all the legal intricacies involve. He must certify competent for
you to be recommended Please,send your reply to: Tengwang27@yahoo.com.hk

Please, do not waste my time and yours if you do not have the resources to
manage this funds.

Yours truly

Mr. Wang Teng

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