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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: "Wong" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <iamwonglee@yahoo.com.au>
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 01:25:21 +0800
Subject: PLEASE REPLY TO ME AT THIS TIME VERY IMPORTANT!!!.

Good Day

My names are Lee Wong. I emailed you few days ago but I did not receive any response from you. Please find it necessary to reply to me. I am seriously seeking for your assistance and partnership. I got your email address during my research for a reliable person and I would like to know if you can work out a profitable and risk free transaction with me.

Immediately I hear from you, I will provide you with all necessary information in respect of my letter.

God bless you

Mr. Lee Wong

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