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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: David Cole <davidcoleinc004@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 12:16:37 +0200
Subject: Read This Message And Get Back To Me

Greetings Dear,

This letter must come to you as a big surprise, but I believe it is only a
day that people meet and become great friends/ business partners. I Dr.
David Cole, currently Head of Corporate Affairs Department with a reputable
bank here in South Africa.
I write you this proposal in good faith, believing that I can trust you
with the information I am about to reveal to you. I have an urgent and very
confidential business proposition for you. On June 5th, 2000, British
business tycoon Mr. Webster Alexander made a (Fixed Deposit) of 27.5million
pounds in my bank and I happen to be his account officer before I was moved
to my present position recently. The maturity date for this deposit
contract was last 3rd of November 2009. Before this date, I have tried my
possible best to locate a Next of Kin to late Mr.Webster Alexandra, but all
efforts proved abortive, because all his family, including his Son In-Law
and children died in the plane crash of Concorde Air France Flight AF4590
which took place on 25th July 2000, some months after he did the deposit in
my bank. You can read more story about the plane crash by visiting this
website; http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/859479.stm

I have all necessary legal documents that can be used to back up any claim
you may make for All I require from you is your honest cooperation to
enable us see this deal through, I guarantee that this transaction is 100%
risk free and will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will
protect you from any breach of the law can also Confirm the Below
information immediately for easy communication:

1. Full Name
2. Address
3. Age And Sex
4. Occupation
5. Mobile Phone Number
6. Nationality.

If you accept to work with me, I want you to state how you wish us to share
the funds in percentage, so that both parties will be satisfied. I shall
explain to you in details how we shall handle the transaction once I
receive your response. Thanking you in advance and may God bless you.

Please, treat with utmost confidentiality. I shall send you copy of the
deposit slip issued to Mr.Webster Alexander when the deposit was made for
your perusal. I wait your urgent response.

Please reply to this email:davidcole.inc015@gmail.com





Regards,
Dr. David Cole
+27847329716

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