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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: "Mrs. Ghayth Faiza Watson" <panji_hrd@bumjin.co.id>
Reply-To: mrsghayfwatson@w.cn
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:20:14 +0700 (WIT)
Subject: Dear Beloved,




Hi

This email might be useful to you. I am Ms. Karen Saavedra, 67 years old.
I reside here in the united states , at rose ann ave, pittsburg , ca
94565. I am one of those that took part in an internet compensation
programme from nigeria many years ago and they refused to pay me my
claims. I paid over $52,000, trying to get my payment all to no avail. So
I traveled down to nigeria with all my compensation documents, and I was
directed to meet Mr. R. J. Gardner, a staff of the united states embassy
in nigeria who is also working with some authorities that look into cases
like this.

When I got in touch with Mr. Gardner in nigeria , to explain to him all I
have passed through in the hands of these nigerians who scammed me, he
took time to listen to me. After listening, he told me that the problem is
that I have been dealing with the wrong people and promised to use his
good office through the u.s. consulate to assist me in my case. He took me
immediately to some relevant offices to make inquiries regarding my
transaction. They directed us to the paying bank for my $4,705,211 payment
claims. And right now I am a very happy woman on earth because I have
received my compensation claims through Mr. Gardner's assistance all
thanks to the u.s. embassy there in nigeria .

Moreover, at the paying bank, they showed us a comprehensive list of other
beneficiaries whose payment is still pending and waiting to be claimed but
whose owners might be ignorant of what to do to receive their compensation
payment or are still dealing with the wrong persons and being deceived. It
was there that I saw your contact information as the first on the list. I
quickly memorized your email and I felt that it will be okay to inform you
and tell you of my experiences and how I was able to receive my own fund.
I will advise that you stop dealing with those people whom you are
currently dealing with who have been exploiting you. They are not with
your fund; they are only making money out of you based on your ignorance
of what they are doing.

If you cannot fly down to nigeria to sort this matter out in person as I
did, then why not contact Mr. Gardner, the u.s. embassy staff in Nigeria
to seek his help and best way out. You need someone out there at the
consulate who can assist you as well, in getting your payment out whatever
be the amount you are waiting to claim or be transferred to you. His
contact information is below:

Name: Roger James Gardner
E-mail: rog.gard@state.gov
E-mail: rog.gard@aol.com
Telephone: +234 709 781 1199
Telephone: +234 704 437 4041

Down there in nigeria , I secured the services of an attorney who
presented my case to the finance ministry and the central bank and
submitted my paperwork to them. So, although I paid to hire this attorney,
but by my meeting with Mr. Gardner, all further charges stopped and I
never paid any more money again. ... Please take note of that.

You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you
and telling you that your fund is with them. Liars! It is not in anyway
with them. I was a terrible victim of these devils. They are only taking
advantage of you. And if you be a wise person, you will not forward this
email to them that are cheating you as they will certainly convince you to
drop this idea. But I am of great believe that Mr. Gardner will help you
to receive your fund instead of dealing with those liars that will be
turning you around asking for different kinds of fees to complete your
transaction which never ends. The final decision on the matter is yours. I
have thought this over before deciding to speak out and reach you. I hope
I will not regret doing so.

Best regards.
Mrs. Karen Saavedra
323 Rose Ann Ave,
Pittsburg,
CA 94565
kasaav73@rocketmail.com
....

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