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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: Susan Helms <anitatoni2@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <susan-helms11@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:27:09 +0000
Subject: hope this email finds you in good health.


hello dear
May this season brings you the long lasting Happiness and Success.
hope
this email finds you in good health. My name is Susan Helms a female
from USA , I am a united state army general but presently here in
Afghanistan for peacekeeping mission, my dear yes i really want to
establish a long term relationship with you, maybe we can start as
friend or go into business partner, as i want to invest in your country.
So please tell me how economic of your country is and what type of
market that really moves there, so that i will know the area to invest
on.

I am a Lieutenant General from US, originated from North
Carolina, USA, working with the America Army, as a co-coordinator to
Afghanistan for peacekeeping which I suppose it's not new to you. How
the situation of things is over there regards to the economic standard
and security? Life is precious and i think nations economy grows as a
result of good government and understanding of the people... What do you
think? I am not married, and i have no kid, i am an independent woman.
What do you do for a living...to overcome economical expenses and to
sustain your family? There is a saying that it is difficult to find a
prominent personnel of high principles which are responsible online
regards to good friendship and business productivity, tell me your
opinion over this?

Well I will appreciate us being good friends
in sincerity , honesty and trust although we just knew each other, we
can share ideas and discuss about more issues as we talk more about
ourselves, and as time goes on, there maybe something great for us in
the future ...What do you say? Although we just met, with the step of
trust and willingness to begin this friendship.
Thanks a lots I
assure you that we will be best of friends that people will envy you and
I, all we need to do is to be sincere in our communication as good
friends... OK. I am looking for a man to settle my life with, because
soon i will retire from my job and i will like to go into business
investment, i find it interesting to invest in your country, and if we
start the relationship, i think with time it may lead to marriage, as it
is one of the reason i look for your contact through the independent
web site, so what do you think?

What are your hobbies, Interest,
Life style, Religious believe, and Plans for life? : For me my Hobbies
are Reading, music, and All sports, including running, snow skiing,
sailing, and basketball. I also played the guitar in a rock and roll
band, Religious a Catholic christian, my plans for my future is to find a
man and settled down with a profitable business after my retirement
from the Army. My dear let me hear from you so that we can continue, God
bless you for me and take good care of yourself. Yours Susan Helms ,
kindly Reply to this Email
susan-helms11@outlook.com

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