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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <mo00991tau@outlook.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 21:24:23 +0200
Subject: Er /321/000 ?

Dear,
 
I am pleased to intimate you with a business proposal that will be of great mutual benefit to both of us.I am quiet aware that we both do not know each other from all indications but believing that with faith and trust we can actualize our dreams.I will appreciate a quick response from you indicating your interest so i can furnish you with more details and commence on the transaction as soon as possible but if you feel otherwise you are free to ignore it.
 
Regards
Vincen

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