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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: "Foundation De France" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 12:46:38 +0100
Subject: A Call For Humanitarian Service

Foundation De France
www.fondationdefrance.org

You have been selected to be one of our trustee and on acceptance of this,
the sum of €2.000.000.00 (Two Million Euros) will be released to you for
philanthropic and humanitarian work for all of mankind who are in great
need amongst your friends, family and your environment.

Sickness, economic hardship, old age and unemployment e.t.c all weaken
those grappling with these issues. Foundation DE France strives to meet
their basic needs, namely housing, health-care, employment and many more,
but it also endeavors to help them remain active members of their
communities, sharing their interests, feelings, and projects, all for the
betterment of mankind.

To get more details on how to receive your €2.000.000.00 Euros grant and
begin your work please contact the below email for more information
Olivier.xavier01@outlook.com

Regards
Jean Marc
Secretary Expanding committee

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