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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: "Jason Brock" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jbrock85@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2012 06:49:10 +0100
Subject: LETS DO THIS TOGETHER

Thamesbrige Financial Brokers
26 York Street
London,
W1U 6PZ
United Kingdom
U.k

Dear Confidant:

Good day,
My name is Jason Brock,I hope this letter meets you in good faith.I am an attorney at law, Just recently, I was mandated by a high-net worth individual, to source a trustworthy and honest individual in a country that is politically and economically stable, with an excellent climate for a large capital investment on viable projects and lucrative businesses, hence this contact. Please respond with a detailed profile of your company with your full names, location and direct telephone number if you are able to handle this partnership, as desired by my client. My client personallly intend to personally discuss with you on investment areas, transfer of the capital to you and above all the percentage benefits.
I expect your early response.
Jason Brock

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