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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: "ho@leoscale.com " <davidstaurt2@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 08:18:32 -0700
Subject: Reply

Dear:Friend

I am David Staurt- a consultant for some Asian Eminent personnel’s who
prefer to remain anonymous. They have shown proofs to me which I have
verified professionally that their claims are true, sincere and
accurate as I wouldn't want my name and career smeared with mud that
they have a certain large sum of money in CASH ($45,000,000.00)
Forty five million USA dollars) stashed away in security and finance
houses in Europe.

My clients are politicians, ex-head of states and some of them are in
asylum which explains why they prefer to remain anonymous. They have
requested that I source for a reliable and capable foreigner to act as
their partner who will help claim these funds from the security
company after which it shall be used for investment as directed by the
foreigner subject to a close study of feasibility expected to be
supplied The funds are duly protected professionally to avoid any
unauthorized tampering or theft.

A total of 25% of the total sum has been set aside for you if you
agree to be our partner as well as a 5% which is mapped out for all
expenses which might be incurred in the process of claiming the funds
from the security company.

As a consultant, I am aware of the various similar propositions flying
about on the internet and I must confess that I was reluctant to take
up this task, but having carried out my investigations and confirm it
is true, I can confidently tell you that this is a very good
opportunity.


Kindly reply back to me should you wish to be a partner with 100%
assurance that you will not regret your decision.
Awaiting your prompt response.

(davidstaurt6@gmail.com)

Sincerely yours,
David Staurt.

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