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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: "ILLUMINATI" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <freemecy@in.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 03:52:10 -0800
Subject: INVITATION MM

                                                                                     WORLD GREATEST OFFER
 
 
 
Become a member of the Great Illuminati and posses riches, connections and fame. all the power you ever wanted, don't miss this opportunity grab it because there may not be another chance.
 
We open door of acceptance once in ten years, and few are chosen. I really congratulate you for this great offer on your door step. We choose people, people don’t choose us. You can be among the chosen this year. The great association as been in existence since May 1, 1776 named The Illuminati (aka Bavarian Illuminati). What does this mean? The name derives from the Latin illuminatur, which means “the enlightened” Who are the Illuminati? They are, in essence, a cartel or groups of elite people. These people are basically rich, intelligent, or possessed special skills of various kinds and industrialists based in Western Europe and North America. The names of certain families persist over long periods of time. Some of the most important names are Rothschild, Rockefeller, Morgan, Lazard, Warburg, Schroder and Schiff.
 
 
           We make people great and we rule the world. many of the world's political leaders & celebrities are members. When you become a member you will have the opportunity to be great and dine with great men from different nations. We rule every social part of the world, music, sports and politics, the second essential component is control of the media. It is controlled through business fashion. We choose men with potentials and we made them what they are today. We are here for you to make your dream come through; if you dream it you can achieve it.
 
    These are opportunity the celebrities and the richest men had, they utilize it and became idol.'s You have more to know when you finally become a full member.You are advised to fill all the stated information below and submitted to our in charge Co-ordinator on the email given below, for further instructions and direction.
Name: Co-ordinator Rev. Jack Deng
Address: Empire State Building - 350 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10118[1] United States
 
Personal Details:                                                                                                                             
1) Your full name
2) Phone, fax and mobile#
3) Address:
4) Profession:
5) Age/Sex:
6) Marital status:
7) Scanned copy of your I.D card
 
In two months the story of your life will change. Do not be the killer of your dream.
For security reasons, you are advised to keep your membership invitation confidential till your membership is processed and you're made a member. This is part of our precautionary measure to avoid double claimants or unwarranted membership claims by unqualified persons. Please be warned.
 
Remember, you are expected to complete your membership process immediately and not more than 7 days to the date of notification. Any claim not made at the appropriate time will be canceled. All the members and staffs of the great ILLUMINATI. wishes to congratulates you and thank you for being a part of our International membership program.
 
We wish you continued good fortunes.
 
 
Thanks.
JANICE BROWN.
Online announcer
 
 

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