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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: JOHN HUI <johnhui1@live.com>
Reply-To: jhnhui00675@163.com
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:49:22 -1200
Subject: I NEED YOUR URGENT SUPPORT

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Hello my dear friend,

I am sorry for intruding, my name is John Hui and i have an urgent
financial transaction that i could use your support in concluding for
a sizeable profit/reward.My contact with you is based on my
understanding that with trust,commitment and mutual respect we will
acheive the set goals in no time.

I will send you details upon your response ONLY if interested.

Thanks for your time.
John Z Hui

Email:jhnhui00675@163.com

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