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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: "Mrs. Beverly Conarton" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sneycosta@oi.com.br>
Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2015 04:13:08 -0600
Subject: PLEASE READ VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE !!!

Good Day To You!!!!
 
It is my pleasure to write you for this little assistant. I know this message will make you feel a little apprehensive because we have not met before. I am in a deep need right now please I solicit and hope that this letter will not be considered of a disturbance to you and your family.
 
I am Mrs. Beverly Conarton, an Ireland citizen I have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer, it has defied all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few days to live. I am a very wealthy woman, but was never generous; I have given most of my assets to my immediate family members.
 
I have decided to give helping hands to charity organizations, but I cant do this myself anymore because of my health. I once asked members of my family to give some money to charity organizations; they refused and kept the money for their self, I have a huge sum of monies worth $2,500,000.00 in a fix deposit account with UBA Bank in Nigeria.
 
And the money has been converted to a Universal certified bank draft and the International certified Bank Draft is now with FedEx courier company security departs for safety purpose, You will take out 70percent of this fund for your assistance and your effort, and invest the remaining 30percent in charity organization, but on a second thought it can be invested and use the profit to help the needy, if you have what you can invest it on.
 
I want you to know that i have paid for the delivery fee and insurance premium fee, the only amount require for delivery of your $2,500,000.00 International certified Bank Draft to your postal address in your country is ($250.00 USD) only for security keeping fee.
 
All you have to do is to contact FedEx controller Mr. Sidney Costa for delivery of $2,500,000.00 International certified Bank Draft to your door step.
 
The following information is needed for delivery of International certified Bank Draft to your home address.
 
1, Your Full Name:
2, Your Delivery Address:
3, Your Cell Phone Number:
4, Your Age:
5, Your Country:
6, Your Occupation:
7, Your Gender:
Phone: +234 803 716 5537
Directors Name: Mr. Sidney Costa
Company Name: FedEx COURIER COMPANY
Email Address:sneycosta@oi.com.br
Or email me for more explanation
Email : bevnjim@nep.net
 
Thanks
Sincerely,
Mrs. Beverly Conarton
 

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