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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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Fraud email example:

From: All Domain 2015 <scanner@mf.local>
Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2015 04:09:36 -0800
Subject: Verification Process


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x and Sent Folders
Confirm you made this request or we will continue with the request
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Thank You,
E-mail Administrator

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swered.
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entity to whom it is adressed and others authorised to receive it. If you a=
re not the intended recipient you are hereby (a): notified that any disclos=
ure, copying, distribution or taking any action with respect to the content=
of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful, and (b): k=
indly requested to inform the sender immediately and destroy any copies.

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