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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: "DR.MR.PIUS ANYIAM" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrsannaago@representative.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 13:59:34 -0400
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT...!

Attn: ,
Swift steps have taken to resolve all matters regard to the
outstanding debts from EUROPE,AFRICA, and ASIA ETC.with so many
contractors and beneficiaries whom their contract /inheritance funds
are still floating within the TERRITORY of these mentioned Continents.
The world Bank and the United Nations (UN) and other bodies have
concluded that this measure must taken to bring peace across the
entire globe.
We therefore,appointed a UNITED NATIONS STAFF DR.MRS.ANNA AGO from
NAIROBI KENYA to represent us in Africa , Nigeria to be precise at the
United Bank for Africa plc (UBA). to making sure the recommended bank
has fulfilled all promises and allegiance in remitting all
contractors/beneficiaries funds to them.
DR.MRS.ANNA AGO,will personally handle your file and satisfy it okay
and submit to the management of the bank for an immediate remittance
of your funds.
NOTE:YOU ARE NO LONGER DEALING DIRECTLY WITH ANY NIGERIAN PERSON AND
SHOULD DESIST YOURSELF IF STILL WITH ANY UNLESS ON COMMENDATION OF
DR.MRS.ANNA AGO.
Just contact DR.MRS.ANNA AGO in Nigeria at the United bank for
Africa,to know about your file and have your funds remitted to you.
CONTACT HER WITH THE DETAILS BELOW
NAME:DR.MRS.ANNA AGO
E-MAIL: mrsannaago@representative.com
TELEPHONE NUMBER:(662) 205-5364
POSITION:DEBT RECONCILIATION AGENT (U N)
1 Full Names:
2 Full Address:
3 Nationality:
4 Age:
5 Gender:
6 Occupation:
7 Cell Phone:
You are hereby advice to contact DR.MRS.ANNA AGO on his direct
telephone first before sending him any e-mail messages for earlier
notification and swift response to your message when read.
I am assuring you that your ability to adhere to his guild lines will
end the whole Nightmare as the excellent services will bring you
closer to the UN and World bank for their credibility all over the
world.
Regards.
Dr.Alex White
FOR:UNITED NATIONS

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