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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: "MIKE ANDERSON" <john@waldochsports.com>
Reply-To: mike.anderson10@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 13:19:18 +0800
Subject: GREETINGS TO YOU!!! mblogan123


Dear Sir, Greetings to you! I represent the Gulf Area Partners, a private i=
nvestment business consortium. We look into encourage infrastructure develo=
pment and economic renewal by having active business presence in strategic =
positions in secure areas of the world. We try to create jobs in trade in A=
frica and Middle East by keeping graft and stealing manageable. My investor=
s are looking to invest into various businesses like infrastructure/constru=
ctions, real estate, farming, mining, trade, etc, in your region. I know yo=
u may ask why we chose to do business with you. The answer is because we fo=
und your business profile fascinating. Therefore what is most needed from y=
ou is your experience and expertise. I am writing therefore to ask if you o=
r any of your contacts or clients have any available project seeking fundin=
g. Kindly get back to me ASAP for further information. Kind regards. Hon. M=
ike Anderson

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