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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: "Sgt.Morris Michael" <sgt.mikelmorris@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2015 15:57:48 -0700
Subject: I NEED YOUR URGENT REPLY!!!


Hello Dear ,

I am in need of your assistance, Am Sergeant Morris Michael Am with the
Engineering unit here in Kandahar, Afghanistan for the United States. we
have about €9.5 million Euros that we want to move out of the country. My
partner SGT.Morris Michael and I need a good partner, someone we can trust
to actualize this venture. The money is from oil proceeds and legal.

We want to move it through Swift telegraphic transfer(BANK TRANSFER) or by
diplomatic means to your house direct,location of your choice,kindly let me
know which is more convenient to you to proceed immediately.

But can we trust you? Once the funds get to you, you take 30% out and keep
70% for us. Your part of this deal is to find a safe place where the funds
can be sent to. Our part is sending it to you.

If you are interested,i will reply and I will furnish you with more
details.

Urgently awaiting your response.

Your Buddy.
SGT.Morris Michael
God Bless America!!!

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