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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: Adams Raul <mrsjyotiappanah4@globreach.onmicrosoft.com>
Reply-To: <adamsmiller153@yahoo.in>
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:23:54 +0530
Subject: Possible business co-operation

A very good day to you.
We have an immediate business proposal that involves the sum of
US$31,000,000.00 (Thirty one Million United States Dollars Only) which we
will like to send and invest under your custody in your country.
Once I receive a message from you indicating your interest, the details of
the transaction/the terms and conditions of sharing regarding the business
would then be brought to your knowledge.
Your urgent response will be highly appreciated and will swiftly bring us to
the commencement of the transaction. We hope to conclude this transaction
within 10-12 working days.
Do not forget to contact me on the receipt of this e-mail message and please
you have to maintain absolute confidentiality as regards this pending
transaction.
I urgently await your response to my confidential
email:adamsmiller153@yahoo.in
Best Regards,
Adams Raul
Adams Forex.

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