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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: "ALBERT WATSON." <jereyani@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 12:41:10 -0700
Subject: For your past effort and assistance




My Good Friend,

This is to thank you for your effort.I understand that your hands
were tied at that moment.Not to worry. I have succeeded and the money
has been transferred into the account provided by a newly found friend
of mine in Osolo.

To compensate you for your past assistance and commitments, I have
dropped an International Certified Cashier check of USD$1,250,000.
00 for you before leaving for Norway for further business establishments.



Without delay Contact my Personal assistance Mr. Hrr Klm on his E-
mail: {hrrkl@rocketmail.com} with your mailing information where
to send your check, include the following

YOUR FULL NAME
YOUR COUNTRY
YOUR HOUSE ADDRESS (For security of the check P.O Box will not be
allowed)
FUNCTIONAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Take good care of your self.

Regards,
ALBERT WATSON.




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