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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. Jake Hogins" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jobsms12@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 20:55:49 +0200
Subject: **** JOB VACANCY ****

Dear Sir/Madam,
 
We are looking for Support Workers who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in assisting our company in receiving funds from our numerous customers. Your job duty is`simple and risk free and attracts a good remuneration. if interested
Please reply to the email ( jobsms12@gmail.com )
 
Best Regards,
Mr. Jake Hogins
 

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