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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: "Liang Chang" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <liang_chang2014@mail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2013 21:02:17 +0100
Subject: Business Proposal For You

Hello,

My name is Mr. Chang, a Hong Kong National; I work with a reputable bank here in Hong Kong. I am sorry to intrude in your privacy as this email might come as a surprise to you. I have chosen to write you regarding the estate of a late/deceased client of my bank, Stephen . Who happen to share the same surname as yours.

My proposal is going to be of very high financial benefit, USD30.3 million is involved between both of us if I get your corporation in my proposal to front you as his next of kin because you share the same surname .

I will share more details about myself and this business deal to you once I confirm your interest via my personal email: liang_chang2014@mail.com

Looking forward to your anticipated co-operation/participation,

Best regards,
Liang Chang.

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