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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: Davidpeter Joselem <davidpeterjoselem4@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: davidpeterpascal120@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:27:37 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Please Contact Rev. Joseph Ben-David




Dear Friend,

I know that you will really be surprised that I have chosen to email you once again. I’m happy to inform you about my success in getting the transaction completed under the co-operation of Dr. Lynda Margaret Brady, a British national. Am pleased to inform you too that I am in Manchester, United Kingdom with my new partner as well we have started with our investment project in Manchester. Meanwhile, I didn't forget your past efforts and attempts to assist me in the realization of this endeavor despite the fact that it failed us some how because of your inability in believing in me. Though I appreciated your time, efforts you invested to make this a reality.
 
As well I thank you for keeping the transaction strictly personal to yourself till date. When I can't get anymore mails from you, I was so much afraid may be you have decided to inform the Bank that I was collaborating with you to claim the money, but to God be the glory you did not do that, so I am so much happy irrespective of your inability to pay the Income Tax.
 
I want you to know that your strict compliance to confidentiality required in this endeavor contributed to its success. In the light of the above, I want to show you my little appreciation by compensating you with ($980,000USD) Nine hundred and eighty thousand us dollars for keeping this strictly to yourself till date to prove to you that there are still decent and honest person that keep to words. Please Contact Rev. Joseph Ben-David; He is the Rev Father in-charge of North Dame Parish in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin, he will send a Certified Bank Draft of ($980,000USD) Nine hundred and eighty thousand us dollars to you immediately. I have already authorized him to release the Bank Draft to you at any time you contact him. At the moment, I'm very busy with our investment projects, which I have with my new partner at hand. Contact him on the below email.
 
Contact: Rev. Father Joseph Ben-David
North Dame Parish in Cotonou
Benin Republic,
His email address: (davidpeterpascal120@hotmail.com)
 
Please send him alone with you you’re full Name, ID card/passport copy, Telephone number, your correct mailing/street address where you want him to send the Bank Draft to you. And do let me know immediately you receive the Bank draft. Thanks and God bless you and your family.
 
Best Regards
Mrs. Johnson Chinekem

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