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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: "Mrs. Ma Kim" <Makimasianprincess@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 01 May 2015 04:31:05 -0300
Subject: Greetings,Your urgent Partnership is required.



--
Greetings,Your urgent Partnership is required.I am aware that this is
certainly an unconventional approach to starting a relationship but I
believe knowing each other starts from a step of which I believe I am
not making a mistake exposing this very important business offer to
you? Firstly, let me identify myself without any intention of
equivocation.I am Mrs. Ma Kim, the wife of Mr. Choong founder of many
Korean leading companies but having problems with the government and
executives of their conglomerate on corrupt allegations leveled on my
husband, which are basically untrue. However, I have a legitimate
business offer for you regarding some secret funds deposited somewhere
in Europe for a safe-keeping, totaling the sum of USD$150,000.000.00
(One Hundred and Fifty Million United States Dollars Only). These
funds can be released to you for any investment you wish to embark
upon for a time period of ten (10) years before refunding it back to
us.Furthermore, I will be ready to negotiate terms with you, if I know
your financial capability, experience and investment preposition,
projections you wish to utilize this funds on, hence, I will direct
you to the useful contact, where these process will be concluded
within matter of days.Finally, I will furnish you with more
information when I receive a respond from you.Yours truly

Mrs. Ma Kim


Antes de imprimir pense em sua responsabilidade
e seu compromisso com o MEIO AMBIENTE.
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