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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: Adrien Frank <postinfo10@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: adrien.frank@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:24:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: THANK YOU




Hello,

I am Mr Adrien Frank happily married with two  children I am contacting you for you to assist me in my prospect investment in your country.

I have decided to invest outside the shores of  my country for the future of my two children (a boy and a girl). This is the reason why I anticipate for your  assistance in the proposed
investment over there in your country.

I intend to go into the real estate and hotel  investment depending on what your professional advice will be.Please, I have the entire capital base to execute the project.

Your quick response shall be highly appreciated.

Please, always contact me through my personal e-mail address: adrien.frank651@yahoo.com

Best regards,
Mr Adrien Frank.


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