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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "into your nominated bank account" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- eric.peter42@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Paul Johnson <johnson361@pisem.net>
Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 07:13:02 +0400
Subject: you

Good day my dear, How are you today? Please, do not be offended if this message comes to you as unsolicited,I ought to have sought your consent and approval before e-mailing this proposal to you. I acted as I did due to the importance and urgency of this business. Which ever way you may look at it, let it please you to respond quickly either negatively or positively.
I am Mr.Eric Peter, I work as an auditor for Eco-Bank here in Republic of Togo West Africa. You captured my heart,It is with business trust, and confidence in the overall will of my heart that I wish to seek your partnership and assistance in the transfer into your nominated bank account the sum of US$9,300.000.00. I got your email through web site page when i was searching for a trust worthy partner.
This is a genuine business transaction only I Can not operate it alone Without using a Foreigner According To The Laws guiding my bank, That Is Why I am Contacting you in this Manner to help me stand Before my bank as the Beneficiary to claim this fund Into your bank account, All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction through. I guarantee that this will be executed under legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law. On receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for the transfer.
The final details will be given upon receipt of an affirmation of your desire to participate. Please contact me immediately if you are interested, through my private email address: (eric.peter42@yahoo.com)
Your urgent response to this mail Will Be Highly appreciated.
Best regards,Mr.Eric Peter.

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