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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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Fraud email example:

From: Davis Green <davisgren8@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: Davis Green <davisgren@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:51:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Hello




 
Hello Friend,
I am Davis Green from Ghana, presently working as an IT MANAGER in a bank here. Due to the high level of corruption and power struggle here in Africa, many Head of States, Ministers, Governors, and Bank Directors are using their positions to siphon money out of Africa. To developed countries where they will later migrate to live and work with their families for the betterment of tomorrow.


As an (IT MANAGER) in my bank here in Ghana. I have also succeeded in siphoning our (late customer Mr. Elmer Lesley’s fund and documents) and have deposited it in a discreet Escrow Fixed Account (EFA) in my bank waiting for claims and transfer. I humbly request that you assist me in moving the fund $4MUSD to your overseas bank account for investment and a better life.


I will back you up with letter of claims, you will send to our bank head office where this fund is now requesting for the transfer of the same fund to any overseas bank account. I will send all legal documents to you immediately you accept to work with me. I just want to assure you that no one can trace the money after transferring it to you overseas bank account. therefore is 100% risk free. Please get back to me if you accept to work with me under 50% each way. Awaits your cooperation and soonest reply. Best wishes, Davis.

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