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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: "Engr. Benjamin Jack" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <engr.benjack303@yahoo.com.sg>
Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2013 07:18:07 +0100
Subject: Reply as you receive this email.

>From :Engr. Benjamin Jack
155-159 Agip Road
Portharcout,River State
Phone:+234 808 461 7450
 
Dear Sir,
 
I got your contact when going through directories In USA.Source of your contact gave me the confidence and courage to rely on you.I am a retired civil servant.I made a lots of money that i want to externalize.
I am contacting you primarily to help me receive my funds ON HOLD oversea for a percentage share and investment purposes in your country.
 
 
I need oversea partner.
 
Reply as you receive this email.
 
Thanks,
 
Engr. Benjamin Jack

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