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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: "Winfried Kohler" <wkohler@qq.com>
Date: 19 Aug 2013 20:54:23 +0530
Subject: Re: Private Message From Dr. W. Kohler

Hello,

I work as an auditor for a suisse bank. I was a part of the delegation of the bank that carried out the investigation of finding bank accounts in Switzerland belonging to non-Swiss indigene, which have remained dormant since World War II. Most belonged to Holocaust victims, recent findings have since resulted in the discovery of additional dormant accounts.

A dormant account with a deposit valued at $21million dollars plus accumulated interest was recently discovered by me. The beneficiary was murdered during the holocaust era, leaving no WILL and no possible records for trace of heirs. I have all secret details and necessary contacts for your claim of this inheritance with no encumbrance. we can share it and use for investment in your country.

The Switzerland's Holocaust Claims Processing Office has allocated funds for payment to all beneficiaries, awaiting submission of valid claims for immediate disbursement. My proposal is to put you forward as the beneficiary of the $21million dollars deposit as you share same details with the deceased and legally transfer ownership and deposit to you in 5days. This information is priviledge to me, contact me on my private email: wkohler@qq.com for details.

Best Regards,
Dr. Winfried Kohler.
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