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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: Saeed Ahmed <saeedahmed575@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: saeed-ahmed03@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2011 01:00:25 +0100 (BST)
Subject: MAY THE PEACE OF THE ALMIGHTY BE WITH YOU



Dear Beloved,
I know this letter might surprise you,but i don't want you to feel sorry for me, because, I believe everyone will die someday,and am contacting you because i really do need your help and i want you to help me with all your effort and time for just few days.I want you tobe honest and truthfull with me that you will help me with my last wish as a dying man. My name is Saeed Ahmed,a merchant in Dubai,in the U.A.E. I have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer,it has defiled all forms of medical treatment,and right now I have only about a few months to live,according to my doctor.I have now decided to give all my wealth to charity organizations, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth so far.
Please i need a trustworthy person who will help me disburse my funds($18 million dollars) to charity organization.
 Kindly get back to me with trust and sincerity that you will help me on this regards.Here is my personal mail box: saeed-ahmed03@hotmail.com
I have set aside 30% for you and for your time.
God be with you.
Saeed ahmed

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