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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: tony addo <tonyaddo18@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:14:46 +0000
Subject: URGENT NEEDED REPLY,

Kind Attention,


My name is Tony Addo, I work with SIC Insurance Ghana ltd Accra. There is
an incident of an American young man but late now with good Insurance/
Assurance cover with his family. The incident happened early last year when
he had a motor accident that claim his life and his lovely wife with their
new brown Range Rover spot value at $1.5Million us dollar and there life
insurance cover what of $950,0000 dollars as being recorded by the Sic
insurance .

The young man name is Mr. Dave Sanders and the wife name is Victoria Sanders
all work with Ashanti Gold Field One of the leading Gold miming company in
Ghana. I plead for your utmost Sincerity towards this business. I need
your very serious support to make this Claim as a member of the deceased
family, I will educate you on the steps to take. the deal is 100% risk free.

Further more at the end of this transfer 40% of the total cost go to you
While the remaining 60% will be my reward to change my entire living. Please
give me your contact address including your direct phone number
Waiting for your quick response.
Best Regards,
Tony Addo.

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