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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: "Mr. Sergei Kukura" <775454@mon12.onmicrosoft.com>
Reply-To: <sergeiku65@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:17:37 -0500
Subject: Re

Hello ,

Thanks for your email and without much emphasis, I honestly understand if you may want to be skeptical about this project which I wouldn't blame you for considering the high rate of fraudulent activities on the web by those unscrupulous elements impersonating high profiled organizations and individuals to rip people off their hard earned monies which has really become highly alarming.

I want you to know that this project is 100% legal and risk free and is not in any way connected to fraudulent activities and if you will strictly adhere to my instructions and be keen to oblige to them, the success of this project will become a swift reality within a timely manner.

Without much delay, I will like to quickly bring to your notice that this transaction must be treated with utmost discretion and confidentiality because of my official reputation and integrity that is on the line which the importance cannot be over emphasized and I will also like to inform you that I'm not engaging myself on this project because of any financial benefit but I will appreciate if you can utilize the substantial part of the funds that will be realized from this project for humanitarian services mostly in Ebola victim countries in West Africa but the remaining of the total funds will be accrued to you for your assistance and participation in executing this project and you will also be solely responsible for disbursing the funds for humanitarian project that you may choose to.

I'm aware that you are not in Russia neither are you a descendant of any Russian family but all I need to do now is to locate the file that has your name and file for the payment in your name and I will also let you know how much it is since its directly under my supervision but I will need your complete details to be able to file for the claim which should include your address, your tel and fax numbers which should also include your direct mobile number, your personal company name if any and your valid identification to accompany the application and the legalization of the claim.

Note that the present current investment dividend payment phase is from the Lukoil accredited payment office in the United States which means the payment of the funds will be coming to you from the United States after I must have successfully file for the claim on your behalf and your payment file transferred to the United States for final payment which should not take more than a day or two at most for me to complete the filing process.

I look forward to your prompt and positive response.

Peace and Blessings,
Sergei Kukura.



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