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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348145283318
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- fileofficepayment2000@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: office file <officefilepayment459@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 May 2014 16:49:19 +0100
Subject: YOUR COMPENSATION

Contact Mr. Luke Frank E-mail:(fileofficepayment2000@gmail.com )
Dear Friend,

You might find it so difficult to remember me. Though, it is indeed, a
very long time.On my singular, I am much delighted and privileged to
contact you again, after couple of years now. It takes fate,
courage and God's fearing to remember you and at the sometime,to show
gratification to you despite circumstances that made things, not
worked out as we projected then.

I
take this liberty to inform you that, the transaction we were pursing
together, finally worked out by God's infinite mercy and I decided to
contact you, just to let you know. You are advised to stop any further
communication with your local representative(s) any officials (s)
department whom may call you or email concerning the drafted cheque
what sum of $3.500,000,00, accept Mr.John Mike. Your are advise not to
accept any fax or telephone calls that does not come from him,Because
he is the only person I left the instructions on how to deliver the
drafted cheque to you,and you may I have conscience as a human
being,due to your tremendous efforts and contributions to make things
work out.Meanwhile, I must inform you that, I am presently in Japan
now for numerous business negotiations and establishment.

Now, with my sincere heart, I have raised and signed an International
Cashier's Bank Cheque,to the tune of USD$2.500,000.00 in your name as
COMPENSATION for your dedication,humanity and contributions.

Please, contact him now, my confidential secretary,his name is Mr.
Luke Frank E-mail:(fileofficepayment2000@gmail.com ) to discuss on the
best way for you to receive it. Feel free to reach him with bellow
information
Name ________________________ ___
Address
___________________________
Tellphone ___________________________
Sex ___________________________
company Name ___________________________
Amount Expecting________________________
Email Address ____________________________

Response to him with all your information as soon as possible and let
me know when you receive your cheque of $3,5m us dollars as i have
left instructions on your behalf.
Sincerely Yours,
Mr.David Adams.
+234 81 4528 3318

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