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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: "DEANS COURT CHAMBERS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <markturner_qc@uk2.net>
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 08:03:07 +0100
Subject: URGENT/ CONFIDENTIAL


Attention:

My name is Mark Turner, Principal Partner Deans Court Chambers, London,UK. My late client that have the same last name with yours died and left hudge amount of funds and estates in London behind without no relative. I want to present you as the next of kin of my late client. I will prepare every relevant document that will assist your claims, and facilitate the release of the funds.

Note that this transaction is 100% risk free. And I guarantee that this transaction will be executed under a legitimate arrangement without the breach of the law. Also, I have worked out all modalities to complete the transaction successfully. Once the funds is released to you, we shall share in the ratio of 50% for me, 50% for you as your benefit.


If you will stand as apparent heir as you are already listed, we require that you consent and provide necessary identification and contact particulars.provide me with the following as,

1. Full Name
2. You’re Telephone Number
3. You’re Contact Address.
4. Occupation
5. Scanned passport.

All information regarding the claims shall be divulged to you afterwards.

Thank you.



Mark Turner QC
Principal Partner
Deans Court Chambers
United Kingdom



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This communication may contain any discussion of legal matters, hence should be taken as an authoritative interpretation of the law.
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