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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: "Kate Carr Lee" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <anitakirk1k@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2014 00:16:24 -0800
Subject: New Mail

Greeting,
My name is Capt. Carr Kate Lee,Am American a member of the U.S. ARMY  medical team, Just deployed to Iraq Because of the ISIS Problem. I just discover two trunk of consignment boxes containing America $100 i know you must have been reading mail like this on the intent but i want you to understand that at of 100 mail you must have read one can be truth. I have deposited two consignment boxes with a security company in Iraq. Am looking for a trust worthy individual who will assist me received the fund before i come over and join him as soon as the fund get into your hand.  Please, I want this to be between me and you Since I am still in the army.To Prove my sincerity, you are not sending me any money. Because most of this scam is about sending money. This is not a scam. If you feel this is a scam do not Reply.
see the site below for more information, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_military_intervention_against_ISIS  www.cnn.com/2014/08/08/world/iraq-options
I would like you to get back to me with with the following information's;  1. Full Name  2. Address  3.Occupation  4.Age  5. Your Telephone Number
As soon as i received this information i will send you a detail mail regarding this project.
Best Regards
Capt. Carr Kate Lee.

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