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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: "Continental Diplomat Firm" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <continentaldiplomaticfirm2012@ymail.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 05:17:30 +0200
Subject: ::From Continental Diplomat Firm 15_2_2012

Continental Diplomat Firm
London UK.
Email: continentaldiplomaticfirm2012@ymail.com


This is an official notification of a consignment Marked "Personal Effects" deposited with us by a United Nations. It content was said to have your part inheritance
fund valued at $2.5 million USA Dollars.Since then, we have been waiting for you to contact us for the delivery.

We arrange for the safekeeping of special and valuable packages and baggage in trust for reputable clients that are honest and trustworthy. Please email us the
following information below to enable us make the necessary delivery schedule of your consignment to your doorstep.

Proof of Identification: (Passport or driver's License):
Your Complete Address: (Physical Address with Zip Code):
Nearest Airport:
Direct Telephone/ Fax Number:
Home Address:
Complete the above and send back to us as soon as possible for a possible delivery timetable.

Sincerely,
Mrs Mellisa Wallner
Operations Manager
Continental Diplomat Firm


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