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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: okey manas <okey_manas@yahoo.co.nz>
Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:38:54 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: YOUR CONSIGNMENT BOX


Hello,
 
This is to notify all our clients about the latest development concerning all the consignments that are left in our custody. which yours are inclusive Besides, your where given a delivery charges  in order to receive your consignment of which we didn’t hear from you for sometime now.
 
Hence, our company is now offering a Special bonus to all their customers that are having their consignments in our custody due to conjestion and xmas bonus of 12% deduction. in order words we are now requesting that those involve should pay only the sum of $85.00 to receive all their consignments in our custody.
 
Besides, my dear, this is an opportunity you have got to comply and have your parcel delivered to your designated address. You should forward your mailing address and your phone numbers for the delivery immediately you received this email, below is the informations to send the $85.00 for the delivery,
Receiever's name...Mr Emeka Peter.
Country..Benin Republic.
Amount..$85.
Text Question...In God.
Answer...We Trust
Finally, we are looking forward to your compliment.
 
Thanks and remain bless.
Your Sincerely,
 
Mr Okey Manas.
Benin Republic Cotonou

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