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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: WESTERN UNION <peterjimoo@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: w_u_mt234@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2012 19:25:25 +0100 (BST)
Subject: THE MANGER OF WESTERN UNION




THE MANGER OF WESTERN UNION
  
 
I SWEAR TO GOD ALMIGHTY YOUR PAYMENT IS READY NOWYOU FIRST

PAYMENT HAS BEEN SENT TODAY
 
I know it is because of your past expenses that make you not to believe me but I told you before that I cannot deceive you because my bible says what shall it profit a man to gain material things and loose your soul, any way their is good news now, i raised some money to help you out and make sure that your payment will be release to you the same day you send the $59 as well.
 
I borrowed money yesterday after service from my Pastor, then you have to send the remain balance now only $59 but i don't see the reason you have to keep silent on me, honestly I am just disappointed at your behaviors before because you know that I cannot deceive you, Just pay the $59 and leave rest for me watching me if I am telling you lies.
 
Your payments is already approval today for you to receive it but the management here says that you must pay $59 for the Stamp and activation charge before you can receive the payment today, please send the charge through western union  immediately, i have assured you a time without number that this is genuine and legitimate.
 
I swear If I fail to release your payment after you send the $59 as I promise don't count on me again, I cannot fail you, I promise you, don’t fear as soon as you send the $59.  today please leave the rest to me and see if I am lie to you because I can not use my life swear because of $59.  how can I swear against my life because of this small amount? it is to show you that I am telling you the truth.
 
So make sure that you try your possible best to look for the money and Pay it immediately via Money Gram with the Payment Information Below:
 
Receiver Name :::::::: IWUNOR EDWIN.

Country :::::::: Benin Republic

City :::::::: Parakun

Question :::::::: WHO DO WE TRUST

Answer :::::::: IN GOD

Amount :::::::: $59.00

REFRENCE  Number,-----------

Sender's name ::::::::
 
I promise you as soon as we hear from you with the payment of $59 today we shall send your pick up information the same day you send the $59. I swear.
Yours Sincerely

PASTOR WILLIAMS MEOLLER

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