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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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Fraud email example:

From: Miller Peterson <christina@DivineHouse.org>
Reply-To: <miller.peterson@live.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 16:44:46 -0700
Subject: STRICKTLY CONFIDENTIAL

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

Hello,

With trust, I faithfully contact you this day. I know this letter will
definitely come to you as a huge surprise, but I implore you to take time to
go through it carefully, as the decision you make will go a long way to
determine our future business relationship.

My name is Miller Peterson an American soldier serving in the Military of
the 1st Armored Division in Afghanistan. As you know, we are being attacked
by insurgents everyday and car bombings. Based on the United States
legislative and executive decision for gradual troop withdrawal process in
Afghanistan, I have been redeployed to come and work in Europe on the
platform of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) soon. My redeployment
process is currently on course and will take effect soon.

Without mincing words, I would want to confide in you that I have in my
possession the sum of $18,500,000 which was realized from series Oil deals I
had with some Arab Oil and Gold Merchants here in Afghanistan. I have
deposited this money with a Red Cross agent informing him that we are making
contact for the real owner of the money because i wouldn't been seen as the
owner due to the nature of my job. It is under my power to approve whoever
comes forth for this money. Before now' I have this money stored somewhere
in an abandoned mine in Afghanistan waiting for a moment like this to put
the money in good use with the help of a reputable and sincere person for
investment purposes. This is the reason for contacting you.

I am ready to compensate you with 30% of the funds. The only thing I require
from you is just for you to help me move the funds out of Afghanistan
because Afghanistan is a war zone. I have mapped out a strategy of using
diplomatic means to move the money out of Afghanistan to your Country as I
shall inform the diplomat that the box contains your personal research
materials. This is just a brief' so therefore If, if it interest you I will
send you the full details.

When you receive this letter, kindly send me an e-mail signifying your
interest including the following information such as:

*Your complete names:
*Your complete address:
*Your Direct Telephone number:
*occupations:

Kind Regards,
Capt,Miller Peterson.

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