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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: Rev dr paul smith <sasimo2005@alice.it>
Reply-To: courier306@admin.in.th
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 02:08:09 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: FROM DHL COURIER COMPANY


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NOTIFICATION FROM DHL DELIVERING COMPANY
your delivering manager{agent}, will been in your city in two days time,
with your consignment box of $12 million dollars,we will need your info to
complete the delivery of your package, You’ re Name,Address, Nearest Airport
and Telephone No:,Noted That you have to provide your information for the
smooth delivery of your package

PROVIDE HIM YOUR INFORMATION AS BELLOW:

(1)Your Full Name=============
(2)Mobile Phone Number======
(3)Current Home Address==== ====
(5)Country====================
(6)City======================
(7)Nearest Airport ==============

CALL OR YOU EMAIL US NOW FOR YOUR FUND;
Name: REV DR PAUL SMITH
Email (courier306@admin.in.th )
phone: +229 68323685

Regard
Mrs.Julie Palmer
DIRECTOR DHL DELIVERY COMPANY
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