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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: "Amy Heithaway" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <foreverangelhome@live.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 17:11:07 -0500
Subject: Data Entry Specialist Needed (Earn Daily)

We are currently recruiting individuals who might be interested in a part time job as a charity support worker in order to amplify the network and coverage area between our National/Local charity organizations and numerous donors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to people lives whilst getting paid for your good work. You are to act as a mediator between us and our numerous donors within and outside your locality as deemed reasonable in the areas of supplies and donations to our vulnerable beneficiaries globally.

Please contact me to know more details about the job.

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