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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: "Bobby Washington" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dcsbobbywashington@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 16 May 2016 02:15:47 -0700
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED

Attention:
 
 
Did you know Mr. James Moore?
 
 
The man came to our office and trying claim your ATM card location sum of $1.5 Million USD, We was told my the man that you have died yesterday night by Motor Accident and he told us that he his your family Representative.
 
 
We are here to re-confirm from you before we release your fund to him.
 
 
For more urgent information contact me with this phone +1 (805) 399-0534 or text me.
 
 
This is the man full details Mr. James Moore:
 
 
1. Full Name: James Moore
2. Address, City, State, and Zip Code: 242 john woodgate Road,
3. Country: United States
4. Gender: Male
5. Present Occupation: Driver
 
 
I await for your reply back to me ASAP or you text me back with this phone number +1 (805) 399-0534.
 
 
Thanks
 
 
Bobby Washington
 
 
Email me:  dcsbobbywashington@hotmail.com
 

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