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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 Frank Griffin" <mabel@uai.com.br>
Reply-To: frgriffin@mail.com
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:59:23 -0300
Subject: LETTER OF INTENT.




Dearest,


I work with a bank in the united kingdom and I have a plan that will be of
benefit to us if you can assist me.There is a dormant account in my bank
with all necessary document and information in my possession,Which I can
successfully supervise the transfer out of bank with your assistance,but I
am limited and seek foreign assistance.If you are interested please do let
me have your private telephone number so that I can give you a
comprehensive detail on what we are to do.



Send me the following information:


1. Your Full name :

2. Your private secured telephone number :

3. Your occupation :

4. Your home or office address :

I urgently hope to get your response as soon as possible.


Best
Regards,

Frank Griffin.

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