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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: "JFK"<jfkcargoairline@usmail.net>
Reply-To: <abenhilljoes@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 09:56:09 -0700
Subject: Your Urgent Attention Is Needed At JFK-Airport Now"

Dear Friend, I am Aben. H. Joe, a senior officer at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) New York City. I have contacted you regarding a diplomatic consignment box which and the x-ray scan report revealed some US dollar bill in it which could be approximately $12.5 million dollars and the official paper of the box indicates your contact details. To confirm you as the authentic beneficiary, do send me your full name, your home address, your home/mobile tel number and the nearest airport close to you. For your information, the box was was being carried by a diplomat who names is put on hold for my own safety he was on transit to your city, he was not able to pay the(JFK)clearance fee of $9,650 dollars.He was very ill at the point he got to the airport and was rushed to the airport clinic am sorry to inform you his heart stopped after 3 days of cogmma he could not even say a single word before his death. after much background check i find out he is the last of his mediate family remaining ,i think he was on his way to see you maybe maybe not i think that is the main reason the document papers indicated just your email as contact > I have taken it upon myself to contact you personally about this abandoned box if i may say ' we can transact this issue as a business deal and share the total money 70% for you and 30% for me. As soon as I get the requested details from you for verification. I will pay the clearance fee and make arrangement for the box to be delivered to you which can be concluded within 1-2 days after confirmation is made and upon your acceptance and willingness to co-operate. All communication must be held extremely confidential to ensure a successful delivery. Send your response to my private email address (abenhilljoes(At)gmail.com) I will give you a call after my confirmation . Sincerely Aben .H.Joe Newyork City

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