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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: mika perez <mikaperez84@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:11:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Greetings ,


Greetings ,
 
I write you this mail with utmost sincerity and truth,hoping you will be of mutual assistance to me. I got your contact from the internet directory as I was looking out for a trustworthy and sincere person or company that will be of utmost aide to my request.Please do allow me to introduce self.
 
My name is Mr.Mika Perez, a 61yr old man living with the dangerous ailment (Cancer), my condition at home presently is so bad that my doctor said I don't have so much time left because the doctor's has cconfirmed that my chnaces surviving thee operation is slim .I have an only daughter(Jessica) who is just in high school, with nobody to care for her as I will always do when I am gone, It is in this respect that I am contacting you.

I used to be a Financial Manager in a firm in London,UK. But due to my age and condition, I will have to get someone to manage my funds and act in my place when Eventually am gone till my daughter comes of good age and maturity. You will be given all the rights to claim the benefits and secure for my Jessica.I wouldn't want my lazy cousin who is currently using hard drugs(cocain)to be with my child if eventually I don't make it from the theatre because he will want to rip Jessica off and treat her bad.
 
Upon my agreement of your tested personality in your field considering the present global financial crises, I will appoint you as a MANAGER of my resources which will authorize you to act on my behalf until my daughter reaches the speculated age of handling things by herself. I have informed my account officer about this arrangement and everything is under control to release my deposit to you on behalf of Jessica since she will be under your guidiance.

Most importantly I do not want Jessica to be aware of my plans till she grows up to be able to take care of her self, all for security reasons best known to me and I also do not not want her to be too hasty about going into any other thing(business) rather than attending her lectures in school untill she is old enough to handle financial matters in future.
 
I will send you a comprehensive detail when you write back.

Regards.
Yours truly,
Mr. Mika Perez
 

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