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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: "Dr. Robert Williams" <goodword30@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: barr.jimw@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:33:21 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Dear Friend




Dear Friend
 
How are you doing, I am very happy to inform you about my success in getting that fund transferred? Now I want you to contact my secretary Barrister Jim Wilfred on the information below and receive your compensation of $1.5 Million Dollars from him:
 
Contact Person: Barrister Jim Wilfred
Email :(barr.jimw@hotmail.com)
Telephone: +229 9673 1025
 
Send him the following information to prove your self to him:
 
Your full name;...........
Your address:..............
Your country:..............
Your age:.....................
Your occupation:......
Your phone number:...
 
Note that if you did not send him the above information complete he will not release the cheque to you because he has to be very sure before he will send you the Cheque.Note also that I will not be reached by email or phone for now because I am currently away for investment purpose and I will be busy till about six or seven months time.
 
Remember the only person I asked you to contact is Barrister Jim Wilfred Email :(barr.jimw@hotmail.com)I wish you success
 
Regards,
Dr .Robert Willims

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