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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: "BARNETT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ericbennt@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 16 May 2014 01:00:09 +0100
Subject: Dear Partner

Dear Partner,

I am Eric Barnett,a chief cooperate banker in United Kingdom,UK I am looking for a reliable
and reputable person to handle a confidential business transaction. A leading businessman and
statesman, a citizen of your country until his death, he banked and had a closing balance of
Eighteen Million United States Dollars (US $18,000 000) in a fixed deposit account.

Which the bank unquestionably expects to be claimed by any available foreign next of kin to
the late beneficiary. Also I would want us to invest this fund in your country on properties,hotel
or any lucrative business as you may choose. I would like to discuss with you in regards to this deal.

In your reply please tell me more about yourself and include your telephone number for easy communication.

Email:- ericbennt@gmail.com, Tel: +448169068802.

Best Regards
Eric Barnett.

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