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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: "Mr. Emmanuel Ntily" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr.ntilye@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 10:29:56 -0500
Subject: Re: YOU HAVE A GOOD NEWS THIS MONTH REPLY URGENT.

Dear Sir \ Madam ,

Re: YOU HAVE A GOOD NEWS THIS MONTH REPLY URGENT

Compliments of the season and God's blessings,I am writing this letter in confidence believing that this mail finds you in an excellent condition of health. I am Mr. Emmanuel Muna, the person who contacted you some time ago through Email to assist me secure the release of some money accrued from the over invoicing of a contract/ inheritance Fund that was awarded by my government some time ago,I try to notify you as my earlier letter to you was returned undelivered,I now attempt to reach you through your private Email address as it appears to be the next and the only option left for me to reach you,I have i good News for you so if i reach u contact me back with this my new E-mail below or call me as soon as you confirm the receipt of this massage with the below details to enable me details you with the good news information.

Email: m.ntily@yahoo.com.ph
Tel +234-812-213-7302

Your Name:....................................
Your Address...............................
Your Direct Phone:...................................
Your Country:..............................
Your Occupation:........................

I will be grateful if you could disclose your private telephone numbers in your reply for easy communication through my Email address above and I shall details you for further steps without further delay,Please send me your details as stated above through our email address hoping for a successful business relationship with you.

Best Regards,

Mr. Emmanuel Ntily


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