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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: Chief.Dr George <chief.drgeorge@yandex.com>
Reply-To: <chief_george444@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 20:18:43 -0300
Subject: Good Day Urgent Reply

Sir/Ms, We are representing various Families and Entities who have deposited under our Custody, Funds running into Billions of US Dollars. For security reasons, we will not mention our clients' names. Some of our clients are Late now, and their Assets have been left in the hands of their Next-of-kin who are naive to manage the funds effectively unqualified to even apply to the Swiss Banks to claim these massive wealth and riches. Hence it was resolve to seek for a clients to manage the fund on profits or apply to take parts as loan, base on this we are willing to source for a credible trustworthy business man, astute financial planner, and a capable person to receive these funds in their Accounts. Please if you find yourself suitably qualified to handle this transaction perfectly and able to honor the contract agreement please contacts for further directives.we hereby assured you our anticipated obligation to honor all contract agreement to it logical conclussion. Transfers shall be strictly Bank-2-Bank We will not entertain requests for EBICS, S2S, DTC, or any related wire transfer options rather than the conventional Bank to Bank transfers, and the Bank slip copy provided for confirmation. A reputable institution from Swiss will be handling the transfers to Manila,Philippines, and from there to any Account nominated by you as the Beneficiary/Investor. We are open to welcome your suggestions. The Funds MUST be invested in a good project with good ROI, and managed for 10years. You will be free to open communications with the Holding Financial Institution in Swiss, prior to the transfer of the funds to Manila. You must not use these funds to settle bankruptcies, or litigation arising thereof. Integrating humanitarian projects in your investment plans shall be welcomed. Best Regards Chief.Dr George

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