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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.Don William." <mrrosedan03@gmail.com>
Reply-To: western_union.offic@msn.com
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:43:32 +0530 (IST)
Subject: The $6,000.00 has be sent in your name today





Hello friend,

The $6,000.00 has be sent in your name today

We have concluded to effect your payment through western union$6,000.00 daily until the $1.5MILLION USD is completely transferred to you accordingly. Though, Mr John Basil has sent $6,000.00 in your name today so contact Western union Agent: Mr. Brown C. Martin TEL: +229-98563472 or
 EMAIL ::;::(western_union.offic@msn.com) Tell him to give you the mtcn, sender name and question/answer to pick the $6,000.00. NOTE; this payment has been instructed by the Ministry Of Finance you must undergo due process once you get in contact to enable them authenticate the legitimacy of your funds.

The IMF commission who set up this payment programme is now waiting for confirmation so hasten up and give the agent a call to process your funds at once.

Please do not forget to update me as soon as you receive this first payment. Once again congratulations.

Thanks
Mr.Don William.

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