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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: "Mrs.s.l. Anna" <kmma102@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: "Mrs.s.l. Anna" <mrsselina.lopez6@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 17:08:10 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: HI


 Hi

I am a dying Mother Mrs.Selina lopez, Age 59 years i have severe case of cancer and the doctor says I will not be able to survive looking at the extent of damage it has done to my body system.I am presently at Lee Francis memorial cancer hospital London UK . The diagnosis shows that I have Esophageal Cancer which has resulted to the growth of tumor in the lining of my esophagus. Though I don't really understand all these medical terms.
In view of this setback, I want to donate my estate for humanitarian assistance, since this has always been the plan of my late husband and besides I have no child. In an effort to compliment the good work of God almighty and the wish of my late Husband I donate the sum of $10,000.000.00 (Ten Million Dollars (USD) to you. On your acknowledgment of this mail my lawyer will facilitate due processes for transfer of this legacy to you. May God bless you as you use this money judiciously for the work of charity? Kindly provide me with your information’s in brief.

Sincere regards,
>From Mrs.Selina lopez


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