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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: "Joseph Johnson" <johnpete07@gmail.com>
Reply-To: peteamakom07@yahoo.es
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2014 19:15:16 -0500
Subject: GOOD NEWS 15/10/2014




Dear Friend,

This is to thank you for your effort. I understand that your hands were
tied.Not to worry.I have succeeded,the money has been transferred into the
account provided by a newly found friend of mine in Australia. To
compensate for your past assistance and commitments,i have dropped an
International Certified Bank Draft of $2.500.000.00 for your help.

I am in Australia with my family presently. I do intend to establish some
business concerns here,and possibly buy some properties. Contact my
Secretary her Name is Pete Amakom /Email: peteamakom@yahoo.com Forward my
mail to he,then ask him to send the cheque to you. Also with your copy of
your international passport or any valid ID.

Take good care of your self.

Best Regards,

Joseph Johnson



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