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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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Fraud email example:

From: Global Finance Security Company <globalfinances8@aol.fr>
Reply-To: Global Finance Security Company <dr.sandyjohn1@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2015 23:01:38 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: GOOD DAY,


GOOD DAY,
 How are you today? It has come to  our notice that you have been spending a lot of funds to get your inheritance funds. After our meeting we concluded that we have to pay you the Sum of $3.5m Preferred Payment Method (Check or ATM ) it will deliver at your door step.  You are to contact us with the below information:(1)Name: (2)Address: (3)Mobile number: (4)and your Email (5)Nationality: As soon as this is received by me, Your Check or A.T.M CARD will be posted to you. Contact through this Email:( dr.sandyjohn1@yahoo.com.hk ) Sincerely, DR SANDY JOHNPhone +6285813779331Accountant GeneralGlobal Finance Security Company.

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