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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: Richard Nenad <adnineadd@aol.jp>
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 10:56:39 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Good news! Good news!



Greetings,
I am reaching out to you in respect of an investment opportunity in your country as well as i seek your services in a private and confidential matter. I am (Auditing and Accounting Section Manager) here in our Bank.
On my routine inspection I discovered a dormant domiciliary account with a Balance worth of Fifteen Million United State dollars (US$15,000.000.00). I write to seek your indulgence and assistance in Transferring this fund to your country through legal means and I happened to be the deceased accounts officer.
My proposition is for you to stand-in as the next of kin to the depositor. As
stated above, he died without making a" WILL".
You will be given 40% of the total amount, 60% will be for me and my Bank
Colleagues who will help make this business a success. Do note that your
Identity or country of origin does not matter. I will give you more information upon your response.
If this proposal is acceptable to you, kindly email your following information to me:
A. Your Full Name and Age.
B. Private Telephone.
C. Identification/Occupation.
I humbly look forward to your soonest response.
Yours Faithfully,
Regards,
Mr.Richard Nemad

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