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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: Aamira haleem <eve_okomo012000@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: Aamira haleem <aamira_haleem2013@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2015 03:57:53 +0900 (JST)
Subject: My Dear, How are you doing?


My Dear,

How are you doing? i hope that the holy peace and mercy of God is upon you and people around you!

Dear please help me i am in danger now pardon me to inform you my desire of going into business relationship with you. I know my message will come to you as a surprise. Don't worry I was totally convinced to write you in reference of the transfer of my late father's money US$7.5 Million to your account for onward investment (Hotel / hospital business /industries) in your country.

I am willing to offer you 20% of the total fund as a mode of compensation after the transfer for your time and effort. All the necessary documents concerning this fund are intact.Email me back now For more details concerning this fund and I will equally send you the legal documents as evidence and my photos so that you will see and know who I am.

Waiting for your cooperation.

Thanks Yours Faithfully.
Aamira Haleem.

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