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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: "MR. DAVID MARTINS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <johnsonbrooks80@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 16:26:52 +0530
Subject: ASSISTANCE PLEASE

Dear sir/madam,

To whom it may concern, I kindly want to put in notice before you,
my name is Mr.Johnson Brooks,A citizen of South Africa in Africa
I am presently,in India,seeking refuge here,
Because of current problem in my country South Africa,that is the reason why,I am seeking for a reliable and trust worthy fellow in your country,to assist me of my late father money,which I transferred from the HSBC Bank of England to the RESERVE BANK OF INDIA,by draft for an investment purpose and buying a big house,where I and my family,wil be residing in
India.The said amount is five million,Two Hundred Thousand U.S Dollars
($5.2)
I have done a reasonable research and I find out that,it is not easy
for A foreigner to have A local account for such a huge amount, so I want you to assist me.by transfering this Fund into your nominated bank account,
(10%) will be offer to you for the work well done.5% for any expenses
that may arise during the process of the transfer of money to your norminated Bank account in india.
Please, if you are interested, do contact me as soon as possible. For
proper verification,here is my contact..johnsonbrooks80@gmail.com

Mr.Johnson Brooks
Telephone: +919769918937

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