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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: "Mrs. Ann J Lisa" <kerrykeister@gmail.com>
Reply-To: miracle20101@blumail.org
Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:57:59 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: My name is Mrs. Ann J Lisa. plaese read well!!!




Attn; My Friend,
 
I am Mrs. Ann J Lisa, a wife of Mr. Edwin Dale Williams. I'm a US citizen, 48years Old. I reside here in Houston Texas. My residential address is as follows: 503 Madison Ave. Apt York, 77001 Houston Texas, United State though, I am thinking of relocating since I am now rich.
 
I am one of those that executed a contract in Benin Republic West Africa years ago and they refused to pay me of which I became a victim of scams to their corrupt officials, I had paid over $32,000 trying to get my payment all to no avail. So I decided to travel down to Cotonou, Benin Republic with all my contract and compensation documents, as directed to me by one of the Scam Victims Compensation Committee Mr. Phillip Mark,
   
I was directed to meet with  Barrister Peter E Johnson, who is the Attorney General for foriegn affairs CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE/ INHERITANCE FUNDS AND SCAM VICTIMS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. I contacted him and he explained everything to me, that  those contacting us through emails are fakes and took me to the paying Bank there in Cotonou, and I am the happiest woman on this earth now because I have received my contract and compensation funds of $8.2Million USD.
 
Moreover, Barrister Peter E Johnson, showed me the full information of those that are yet to receive their over due payments; and I saw your name and email address, that is why I decided to email you to stop dealing with those people, they are not with your fund, they are only making money out of you.
 
I will advice you to contact the lawyer right now, and stop communication with those peoples as they don't have an access to your fund or will help you get the fund transfer in any way.(mpetereze201@blumail.org)
 
You have to contact him directly on this information below:
Contact Name: Barrister Peter E Johnson.
Address: Marina Building Rue 12 Rimas – Cotonou Republic  of Benin
E-mail: ( mpetereze201@blumail.org)

You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you and telling you that your fund is with them, it is not in anyway with them, they are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up until you have nothing. The only money I paid after I met Barrister Peter E Johnson was just $300.00 for the paper works, take note of that.
 
Once again stop contacting those peoples, I will advise you to contact Barrister Peter E Johnson so that he can help you to deliver your fund instead of dealing with those liars that will be turning you around asking you for different kind of money to complete your transaction without end. I assure you that with the help of this reputable Attorney ( Barrister Peter E Johnson) will bring the success of your claim to a smooth conclussion.
 
Thank you very much as you read this and God bless your family.  (mpetereze201@blumail.org)
Mrs. Ann J Lisa

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