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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: "Atkin" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ian.atkin@rediffmail.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2012 21:07:15 -0600
Subject: [G-SPAM] God Bless You

Hello,

I am Mr. Ian Atkin currently undergoing medical treatment at the Northern Centre For Cancer Care,United Kingdom.
My wife died in a car accident over a year ago and we were married without a child. When my late wife was alive
she deposited the sum of $6 Million in a private bank.

I want a God fearing individual to manager this fund and provide succor to poor in society. I am willing to
give you 10% for your time.Please contact me and let me know if you can be of help.

Email: ian.atkin@rediffmail.com


Best Regards,
Mr. Ian Atkin
Phone:+44-7902796233

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