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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: barri Jones henry <barri.jones.henry@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2015 16:12:26 +0000
Subject: CONTACT HIM

Attention: Sir/Madam

This is to Inform you that ATM Card Number: (4214123456789012) worth
US$14.5 Million has been accredited to your favor, you are advised to
contact Mr.David Lee on email: (DickCotterrill.Ogu@consultant.com)
with the following information below for quick delivery of your ATM
Card to you without delay.

1. Your full Names.
2. Your Phone and fax number.
3. Your Delivery address where you want the ATM card to be sent to.
4. Your Age, Sex and Occupation.
5. Your Next of Kin (if available)

Regards
Mr.Dick Ogu
Customer Unit
Bank Atlantique Lome Togo

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