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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: DR JEFFERSON WILLIAM <abraha.ala2013@libero.it>
Date: Fri, 8 Mar 2013 11:29:29 +0100 (CET)
Subject: SUPPLY OPPORTUNITY IN MY COMPANY






Hello,


Thanks for your mail


I intend buying a property in India,Because am planning on relocating to India
due to what is happening here now in Syria.

Let me introduce myself Am Dr Paschal Dike working with International Red
Cross Society here in Syria,Having the sum of $ 2.7 million Dollars in cash
which I deposited with a Red cross agent here in Syria,Informing them that the
content of the Parcel are classified medical documents belonging to my friend
in India.

All I need from you a letter of acceptance based on I can’t be parading such
amount of money with me due to my job.I want to invest on Real Estate business,
Remember that 20% of the total Money is yours for partnering with me,

The Red Cross Jet departs twice every week from here to a Nato-Isaf member
country in Aisa,the Representative will bring the Parcel to your Door step.

All logistics have been put in place and I need you to be very sincere in this
course.This money is my future which I am entrusting on you.

Awaiting your immediate positive reply so we could proceed as time is very
important and keep in utmost confidentiality.

Thanks and Regards


Dr Paschal Dike

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