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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: "Clara G. Maxwell" <financieroem121@live.com>
Reply-To: maxwellclara571@yahoo.pt
Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 20:30:19 +0100
Subject: Amablemente respuesta pronto/ Kindly reply soon



--
Mi querido amigo,
Mi nombre es la Sra. Clara G. Tengo una buena posición en el
Departamento de auditoría de un trabajo firme seguridad en afiliado con
Standard Chartered, acabo de descubrir una suma cantidad de Hugh en cuenta
de no residente en nuestro banco y deliberadamente necesito su ayuda para
ayudarme a recibir este dinero a su cuenta bancaria local en su país. Si
eres capaz y dispuesto a ayudar a recibir este fondo, le daré más detalles
tan pronto como reciba su respuesta positiva a esta oportunidad.

Nota; Quiero entender que el origen de este dinero es legal así
que va a haber ningún problema para recibir el dinero en su país porque
tenemos los justificantes que demuestren se proporciona para los propósitos
de inversión en el extranjero. Por favor tenga en cuenta que el éxito de
este negocio puede no ser tan fácil, pero con el apoyo de un socio
competente será fácil con sus operaciones.

Quiero tu respuesta a mi propuesta inmediatamente y darle más
información. Póngase en contacto conmigo a través de mi dirección de correo
electrónico alternativa inmediata: maxwellclara571@yahoo.pt
Saludos
____________________________________________
My dear friend,
My name is Mrs. Clara G. I have a good position in the
Department of audit work security firm affiliated with Standard Chartered,
just discovered a sum amount of Hugh on non-resident account at our bank
and deliberately need your help to help me receive this money to your local
bank account in your country. If you are able and willing to help get this
background, I will give more details as soon as I receive your positive
response to this opportunity.

Note; I understand that the source of this money is legal so it
will be no problem to get the money in your country because we have the
evidence to show is provided for investment purposes abroad. Please note
that the success of this business may not be as easy, but with the support
of a competent partner is easy with its operations.

I want your response to my proposal immediately and give you more
information. Please contact me through my email address immediate
alternative: maxwellclara571@yahoo.pt
Regards

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