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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: GODSWILL DOSIAH <dip.stanley11@gmail.com>
Reply-To: GODSWILL DOSIAH <agentstanleywhite@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 16 May 2015 05:53:02 +0900 (JST)
Subject: NOTE:THIS IS YOUR PACKAGE REGISTERED CODE NO OVX950


NOTE:THIS IS YOUR PACKAGE REGISTERED CODE NO OVX950

Please it's my pleasure to inform about the ongoing delivering of your fund, with
the DHL Courier Service Benin Republic, The said consignment was registered
finally by the British High Commission (BHC),Worth's of $10.5 million.
The Registration took place yesterday again by BHC to avoid any complicated news
which might stop the delivery from getting to your door step.

You're please to give us an immediate comply in this matter by reconfirming
your details to the DHL Agent, Agent. Stanley White, He's under the process of
the delivery now in Atlanta GA. Kindly confirm your details without delay.

Your Full Name
Mobile Phone Number
Current Home Address
Fax Number
City
Nearest Airport

His details stated below:
Agent Name: Comrade. Stanley White
his name is Comrade. Stanley White
Email;(click reply)

SINCERELY
Rev. Dr. GODSWILL DOSIAH
The Director of DHL Courier Company  

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