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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: Sonia Ibrahim <joelsveloso@oi.com.br>
Reply-To: soniaibrahimm002@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2015 16:44:29 +0200
Subject: I HAVE FAITH IN YOU

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Dearest
I am Mrs. Sonia;I am a widow I was born in 1960. Am from United
Kingdom, but I live in Republic Of Dubai United Arab Emirate. Please
accept my apologies for the inconvenience. I am suffering from lungs
cancer for 8 months now; I have a lot of pain which can lead to death
Please disregard flyers from this name

My doctor just told me that my days are numbered and my health is
deteriorating.I have an Amounts valued at $1Million USD(One Million
United States Dollars). so you can use to help the poor and orphan.
I'd like you to send the following information: 1 - Your full name and
your Address. 2- Your phone number. Finally i will send all necessary
documents concerning the funds in the bank; all I want is your good
faith. Especially the proper use of these funds. Thanks you I will be
waiting for reply I am between life and death.
God bless. Please reply to My private email address: soniaibrahimm002@yahoo.com
Mrs. Sonia Ibrahim

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