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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: "TRUSTED PARTNER" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jerryeke212@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2014 14:39:21 -0000
Subject: Unclaim Payment

Good Day,

It Is Our Pleasure To Reach You This Day On The Outcome Meeting Held With The President Federal Republic Of Nigeria/Delegate Of International Community/United Nations And On Foreign Affairs.

Sequel to the Main Point of The Meeting, And Also Report from the Oversea Credit Commission, Your Part Contract /Inheritance Payment $15.5 million Have Been Approved And Directed To Apex Bank, To Transfer To You Via ATM Card And Diplomatic Mode(Cash Delivery).

To This Effect, Be Informed That Notification Has Been Given This Morning To The Authorized Apex Bank For Immediate Processing Fund As Programmed,Contact the bank with the following information:Your Full Name:Your Address: Your Telephone Number.

Bank Name: Apex Bank.
Contact Person: Dr.C.Egobia.
Email Address: apexbknig@gmail.com

Best Regards.
Jerry Eke

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