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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: "bonds" <bonds@iemas.co.za>
Reply-To: benitamicheal4u@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:25:00 +0200
Subject: GOOD DAY.

Hello Dear

My name is Benita Micheal(female), i came across your domain ID from your
country's directory and i decided to contact you. I would like to be your
good friend. I will also like to know more about you, as well learn more
from you. When i receive your yes answer, i will forword to you all my
personal informations including my picture for you to know me very
well.Please do write me here on your acceptance.(benitamicheal4u@yahoo.com)
Thanks.

yours new friend,
Benita


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Note: This mail and all its contents
are subject to the following
disclaimer at http://www.iemas.co.za/emaildisclaimer.htm
Iemas is an authorised financial services provider. NCRCP 1332/FSP 15815


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