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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: "Mark William" <usuario@hotelsprincess.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 02:57:10 -0600
Subject: Emaill Me MarkWilliam@diplomats.com your ATM CARD worth $8.9 call or sms (239)444-8839


ROM DHL DELIVERING COMPANY Please I will like to inform you regarding the Delivering of your fund, the dhl company agent, he will need your information to complete the delivery of package {ATM VISA CARD} with them, Worth’s of $8.9 Million dollars you’re to provide them your Name, Address, Nearest Airport and Telephone No: is due to our agreement with the DHL Delivering Company and Noted That you have to provide them the information correctly for the smooth deliveryof your package, he is in Orlando International Airport Florida USA please make sure you take care of him and know is not American Citizen thanks. (1)Your Full Name====(2) Mobile Phone Number====== (3) Current Home Address====(5) Country===(6) City===(7) Nearest Airport ====CALL SMS (239)444-8839 OR YOU EMAIL HIM NOW FOR YOUR FUND; Agent Name: Mr.Mark William Email(MarkWilliam@diplomats.com) Regard:: Maxwell Bruno


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