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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: Jane Lawson <jann.lawson86@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:44:09 +0100
Subject: Attention needed

Dear Friend,

Please, do not be offended if this message comes to you as a surprise.
Am a Banker , I need your urgent assistance in transferring the
leftover fund in the amount of ($17.5 Million USD )directly into your
account This money belongs to the deceased customer. Who died along
with his families in Mali during its crises in 2013, He bears the
same surname with you, This transfer payment will be made through
Telegraphic Transfer
if you agree, please contact me for more information,

Contact me back with the followings

Your full Names..................................
Your Age.........................................
Your Occupation .................................
Your Country ....................................
Your Private E-MAIL..............................
Your Private Phone Number........................

waits your reply for more details.

Thanks,
Ms Jane Lawson

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