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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: Brown Drai <brown.drai@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:52:23 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: URGENT LEGAL NOTICE


BG Group Plc
Thames Valley Park,
Reading,Berkshire,
RG6 1PT United Kingdom.
 
Dear Partner,
 
I am Mr.Brown Drai, It is a fact that we have not met before neither have we had any previous business dealings, but i strongly believe that with understanding and trust we can have a successful business relationship. I am a principal staff with Oil & Gas Company {BG GROUP} in United Kingdom.
 
I have access to very vital information that can be used to claim funds out of the project account from the security finance company in spain to a secured account out side United Kingdom and spain.
 
I have the required machinery to get it done since I am still in active service.  If it was possible for me to do it alone I would not have bothered soliciting for foreign support, ultimately I need an honest foreigner to play an important role in the completion of this business deal.
 
I look forward to meeting you in person and doing good business with you and please treat as confidential.If you are interested in doing this business with me,reply for more details along with your Full Name and Home Mailing Address and your Telephone Numbers.
 
I wait your letter of intent to partner with me.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mr.Brown Drai

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