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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: Lilian Thompson <lilianthompson@qq.com>
Reply-To: <thompson1ss@qq.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:13:53 +0000
Subject: Miss.Lilian Thompson.

FROM: Lilian Thompson

I know you will not be embarrass by getting this message, but please do not ignore it after going through this message,by visiting your pro file, I feel I should tell you about my present situation by going into business relationship with you. My father was poisoned through his business associates in one of their out going business trip. My mom died when I was a kid, so I am an orphan child. I am seeking for your assistance to transfer this my inherited money into your account an amount of US $ 5.5 M and I will come over there to stay with you and continue my education as soon as the transaction is concluded. I'll give you 15% after the transfer have successful concluded,
reply through Email for more details.
Expecting your soonest response.
Miss.Lilian Thompson.

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