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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. Andrea Joshua" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <andreajoshua1964@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 6 May 2016 00:20:57 -0700
Subject: US GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE GET BACK TO ME

Hi

In Line with recent agreement and resolution that emanated from the presidency between US Government, European Union and British Government in Conjunction with western union and money gram, A compensation amount of $750,000 has been awarded to you, this is for your patronage via western union and money gram over the years . The 5 TIERS have mapped out the amount for you so as to encourage you for your continuous patronage.

This is also a strategy to streamline all fraudulent activities and illegal approach towards receiving funds from Africa, America and the rest of the world.
Kindly contact the paying agent with the following information

Name : Andrea Joshua
Email :andreajoshua1964@gmail.com
Yours Sincerely,
Tel : 1-6465687866
Best regard
Mr. Andrea Joshua

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