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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: "Mrs. Rosemary Russell." <info@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: williamsdaniel101@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:45:50 +0200
Subject:




FUND RELEASE FINAL PAYMENT BOARD

We apologized for the delay of your payment. From the Record of
outstanding Debt due for your payment in the :{ AWARD LOTTERY FUND CLAIMS}
is US$950,000.00Usd (NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS).

THIS OFFICE: FUND PAYMENT COMMITTEE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OVERSEA CREDIT
COMMISSION has been mandated to make payment to all outstanding debt: By
{1} Wire Transfer to your nominated bank account of your choice within
48 hours
(2) Certified bank draft mail to your home address

.Get in touch with Williams Daniel the over sea Credit Commission e-mail:
williamsdaniel101@yahoo.com.hk

You are required to contact him with the following details, as This will
enable us to process and release your cash prize in 48 hours.
NOTE THAT THESE DETAILS ARE VERY IMPORTANT FOR YOUR PAYMENT

(1)Your Full Name:
(2)Your valid Telephone and fax Numbers:
(3)Present occupation:
(4)Date of birth:
(5)Your account info for wire transfer into your account:
(6)Residential Address and Country

Mrs. Rosemary Russell.
VICE PRESIDENT
FINAL PAYMENT SETTLEMENT BOARD
@2013

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