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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Josephine smith <josephinesmith203@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:55:18 +0200
Subject:
Compliments.Please I need your assistance to invest the sum of Five
million united states of american dollars in your country.I am 25
years old single girl from Togo.
Sincerely speaking the truth is that my late father was an Importer
and he was poisoned to death out of greed by his business
associates.He deposited the money in a prime bank here in Togo.For
security reason I cannot invest the money here for fear of being
killed by his associates.This is the main reason why I want a foreign
partner to assist me manage the money abroad.When my father was
alive,he was a quiet man and had no problem with government as he was
into import and export of raw materials.I have to tell you the truth
because it is only truth that can set us free.This is a deal.30% for
you while 70% for me when the money is transfer to any account you
forward abroad.Please if you are not interested kindly keep it secret
within yourself.
I am tired of living in this country and will like to meet you
immediately the money is transfer.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Sincerely
Miss Josephine Smith
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