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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. Eric Wright" <ericwright01@ukmembers.co.cc>
Reply-To: ericwright013@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 09 May 2011 10:50:57 -0400
Subject: Good News.. Can i trust you?



I am Mr. Eric Wright, the Executive Auditor and head of computing department,
bank here in United Kingdom. This email is strictly confidential and
is for your
attention only. I am making this venture proposal to you, as a
reliable partner.
I got your e-mail address through my search for a reliable person/company in
your country, who can be capable to do this transaction with me. I wish to
transfer a huge amount of thirty million pounds sterling
(£30,000,000.00). Which
belongs to Late Mr. John Hughes, the Director and owner of
petrochemical service
from Australia. Who died since 1998 without a will. Through my
investigation, I
found out that no body knows about this account. And I am his personal account
manager; I have with me all the files concerning this fund.


However, if you can be honest, I will need your assistance by providing a
preferable empty bank account of yours, where the fund will be transferred.
After this transaction must have been achieved, you will be given 35% of the
total amount of the money, while 60% will be my share of the total
amount and 5%
incase of any expenses. And I want you to understand that this transaction is
100% risky free. I need a strong assurance from you that you will not let me
down hence the money is transferred into your account. Moreover, I will be in
your country immediately the fund is transferred into your account for the
withdrawing and sharing of the money in your subscribed bank, and other
investment.


Kindly reply me explaining your interest to be part of this business.


Regards,
Mr. Eric Wright

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