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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: "Dr.Michael Stanley" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <allianceleicesters@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2015 08:06:13 +0530
Subject: Offer reminder 7/16/2015

Hello,

I hope this mail will find you having a wonderful time.I have a
business offer with good profit for you, if you are interested and
capable to handle a supply deal to our company. I work as a Lab Scientist
with a Pharmaceutical firm here in UK.

I run the supply prior before now in partnership with an Indian from
Uttarakhand in northern part of India. But after the climatic disaster
last year in the state, all effort to reach him via email and phone
proved abortive. I need a reliable person to introduce to our company
here in UK for constant supply and after each deal is successfully
completed,we will share the profit.

Kindly revert back to get the full details and TERMS AND CONDITION of
the lucrative supply.If you are interested send your response to
(allianceleicesters@gmail.com)
Awaiting your prompt response,

Regards,

Dr Michael Stanley

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