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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: qdhl_london <qdhl_london@yeah.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2014 02:04:59 +0800 (CST)
Subject: I need an experienced person to assist me to set up, develop the
project.

Dear Sir/Madam,

My Name is Mr. Thompson Owen, The Director of Queen Diamond Hotel in Cote D'Ivoire I am currently searching for a partner, who can assist me in acquiring a parcel of land and supervise the building of my hotel branch in your country.

I want to go into partnership with someone who is trustworthy and reputable person and must be able to handle projects involving huge volume of funds.

This is for you to be clarified because, I do not expose myself to any body I see, I believe that you are able to keep this transaction secret for me because this money is the hope of life, it is important.

If you are interested,Please I will like you to send to me the following information so that can call you or email you to my private email box: tho_owe28@yeah.net

Please i will like you to send to me the following information:

Contact Telephone Number:==========================
Contact fax number:================================
Resdential Address:================================
Postal Address:====================================
Occupation:========================================
Sex:===============================================
Marital Status:====================================
YOUR COUNTRY:======================================
YOUR AGE:==========================================
YOUR ID CARD OR PASSPORT:==========================
YOUR NAME:=========================================
Your new email address:============================

I need an experienced person to assist me to set up, develop the project.

Finally,remain bless while expecting your prompt co-operation.

Best Regards

Mr.Thompson Owen.
E-Mail: tho_owe28@yeah.net

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