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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: Julene Ellefson <juleneellefson@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: juleneellefson@centrum.cz
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:33:10 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Attn:Bearer.




Attn:Bearer.







Am Mrs,Julene Ellefson from Libya and a close friend to the troubled President.He mandated me before death to look for an individual whom he can use his or her name to transfer some money to as beneficiary out side Libya.As for me i think this is my opportunity since he is dead and no one knows about the discussion i had with him on this issue of getting someone to stand as a beneficiary.I have direct access to the bank where the money is deposited in Italy.I hope you understand that this is pure deal and note that 10% of total sum will be accorded to you for your help.You already know the trouble Muammar Gaddafi is in,so 100% secrecy is needed please.If you can be of help please kindly write me back for follow up and mode of transfer.Yours faithfully.


Mrs,Julene Ellefson
Please send reply to{juleneellefson@centrum.cz}

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