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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: "Darrell Mark" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <darrell.mark@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:07:12 -0700
Subject: INTRODUCTION LETTER

INTRODUCTION LETTER
Mark D.T


Good Day to you.
I feel that a letter of this nature would have been by post but I have opted for internet due to the expediency. Mark D Tepoorten is my name, a Canadian solicitor .I Am sure you are aware of political situation in several countries as a result I am have some huge funds under my trust. I am writing you on the believe that you are competent and trust worthy to partner with me to invest in real estate and manufacturing .The investments should be in your name and controlled by you .

I Shall explain to you the source of the funds which is in Millions of US Dollars upon your reply.

Please reply me promptly if your are interested in partnering with me so that I can furnish you with the details .
It is important you state your telephone number in your reply so
that I can call to have a discussion with you

Best regards,
Mark D.T

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