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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: Daniel Aku <enterprises.emearld@gmail.com>
Reply-To: jantaelectircstorerohtak@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 04:48:56 +0100
Subject: =?UTF-8?Q?Your_Inheritance=2FContract_Payment_Notification=E2=80=8F?=

Attn Sir/Madam,

This is to officially inform you that your Inheritance/Contract
payment US$20.5 Million. has been approved through World Bank for
immediate release thought our Fiduciary bank via FOUR method of
payment.

1, Online Payment Banking Network System.

2, Bank To Bank telegraphic wire transfer T/T Payment.

3, Payment by direct cash delivery in your country via Diplomatic.

4, Credit card payment through ATM.

The choice is yours, Based on this development, you are requested as a
matter of urgency and priority, to re-confirm your personal Details,
Phone Number and any form of I.D for clarification, then I will send
you a copy of the approved Clearance Payment Certificate and Contact
details of any option of your choice to reach them for immediately
release of your fund without any delay.

We thank you for your understanding and anticipate your quick urgent responds.

Yours faithfully,
Daniel Aku

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