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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: "Morgan Andersen" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <m447509530165@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Jun 2014 07:37:18 -0700
Subject: WAITING FOR YOUR RECONFIRMATION

Dear Sir/Madam

I am Dr. Morgan Andersen, an Engineer with Exxon Mobil in London http://www.exxonmobil.co.uk). I got your contact address from an associate working with the British Export Promotion Council. Before I continue, let me stress that I am NOT contacting you for financial assistance.

I am in search of an agent to assist us in the transfer of (US$165m) and
subsequent investment in properties or any other lucrative investment in your country.

You will be required to

(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties

If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, 25% of the total
sum of £165m GBP will be for you for your candid and sincere assistance
Do get in contact with me through my personal email: m447509530165@yahoo.com

Looking forward for your partnership,
Dr. Morgan Andersen.

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