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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. walker perry" <www.@alpha.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr. walke rperry" <walkerperry@outlook.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 00:07:20 +0900 (JST)
Subject: please reply ASAP.

Hello,

I'm sorry, I can not call or receive calls at this time, due to the nature of security here in my country Syria but I'll make time and call with a line of insurance in case of need arises. My biggest priority of contacting you is to propose a business that requires immediate and rapid implementation. I am willing to give you all the necessary information about me
once trust is established between us. Please read and get back to me. But remember that it will benefit you in all ramifications.

I'm Mr.Walker Perry Mazo Partner to late Engr. Ahmed Aswad, Syria industrial and a member of a Syrian businessman killing Damascus. After Council my family is under threat from President Bashar al-Assad because my partner decided to support and be a democratic government in Syria, this is true. that was the reason why they killed my partner.Due to the current president Bashar Al-Assad protests in the country many families are running for their dear lives as soldiers are killing civilians women and children. I want to bring to your notice that I have in my possession the sum of ($ 20.5 million) in my possession $ 20,500,000. This is money that my partner and I have saved my life as an industrialist and he have it in our home stored before he was killed, And to put money in a bank now is a very big risk in a country like ours.

I have secured this money in a box and having consulted an envoy here in Damascus Who here will help me in my box movement outside Syria for safe keeping and possible investment. That's why I'm in need of a trust and reliable worthy person, who
will receive the box, protect and protect it until my arrival which should be brief. I take this opportunity, because I have no other alternative purpose to trust somebody. I have lost all my relatives in the war, now with no brother and sister, so I can not risk my life here, in order to avoid my family lineage.

As a co-worker since my partner and wife is dead all I have is my daughter and son. They deserve a decent life as I want them to grow up in a peaceful environment. I'll move to your country with my family and invest the money in Compliance with the law, your advice and help. We can work together and achieve a better future for our families. Please note that the transfer is not aware that my box contains money and this is for security reasons. All I ask is let me register the consignment in your name as family treasure and you expect to get it back. there no risk in this business, I made the necessary arrangement for safe delivery shipping box for your preferred location. I will assume that you are able to manipulation of an agreement of this magnitude and trust you to maintain absolute secrecy
confidentiality and protect this great achievement. At least 4 days enclosure must be in your possession, if you're in your note part. Also co-operating, I have precautionary measures to ensure the money. The frame is encoded with high safety device and I'm the one who has the right combination to unlock it. I'll give you 20 % cash and 80 % for me. I
believe this is a fair deal. Write about email (walkerperry@outlook.com) for more with your details below:

Full name ..............................
Full address .............................
Direct phone number ................
Occupation ............................


I anticipate your positive response and I will receive information Provide you with important details. We do not have the

luxury of wasting time please reply ASAP.

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