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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Sgt Gloria Casada" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sgt.casada@rediffmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 00:21:06 -0400
Subject: Urgent

 
Reply to: sgt_casada@rediffmail.com
My name is Sgt Gloria Casada, presently I’m on active duty in Afghanistan. Please, I have an obscured business proposal that will be of mutual benefit to both of us. Please I am searching for an assistance to help me secure some large cash which i have found now hidden
I came to a conclusion that if the funds are handed over to the Afghan Police, there is the possibility that the funds will be confiscated for their personal consumption. Therefore, it was my duty to find a partner whom will receive this fund for the benefit of us.
I want you to be my partner in receiving this funds. The funds will be moved out of this country through a air cargo transport means and all you are required to do is receive the funds and an account will be provided to you, which you will use in transferring my share.
For your honest participation in this deal, i am ready to divide the funds into two equal parts,details will be provided to you as time goes on. Please response if you like to participate
Sgt Casada
Reply to: sgt_casada@rediffmail.com
 

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