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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: stpetersjewelries11 <stpetersjewelries11@googlemail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:59:02 +0000
Subject: Hello Dear
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Hello Dear,
My name is Mrs Joy Dagolo 59 years of age i lost my husband a
wealthy politician some years ago without any child and now am very sick
of Heart Attack,according to the doctor i might not survive this illness
because of its critical condition so i want to donate some of my wealth to
the less privileged people all around the world before i die.
I have started helping the refugees in my country,i need a good and God
fearing person to help me reach other people in need outside my country
because i am very weak and cant do all these alone.I am ready to bring out
a huge some of money just to help the needy and be closer to God for my
good did before i die,please let me know if i
can confide in you.
Mrs Joy.
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