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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: "Liza Martins" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <lizamartins1@e1.ru>
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 18:26:55 +0100
Subject: Hello

Dear ,

I am Ms.Liza Martins the daughter of the former Minister. I have the sum of $5M (Five Million United State Dollars), in Security Company and my priority is where to invest this fund outside my country. I urgently need your assistance in providing a reliable and genuine trade or company where i can invest the fund and immediately meet you in your country for settlement. Please i will kindly welcome your advice too.

I need your support and seriousness. I am presently on exile now Your urgent response is expected.
Regards.
Ms.Liza Martins

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