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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: alassanesango@cantv.net
Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 15:04:08 -0430 (VET)
Subject: Hello Dear

Hello Dear

I know really we have not known each other before. However, no reason to be apprehensive. What I request for is your co-operation to have 600kgs of Gold Dust move from one Financial Security Company here.

The depositor of this Gold Dust is death, I really want to close this deal with you kindly verify how much is the current prize of Gold in the market.Everything regarding the transaction is already perfected.

So, if you are interested, email me back immediately or should it be that you are not interested just disregard my email and never let anyone know about it. I will guide you on how to execute the business / deal with my position as an insider, please top secret and I will offer you 25% for your assistance.

Regards,

Alassane Sango

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