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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: "REV.DR.DESMOND GREAT" <bbdqq00@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: fredugo22@yahoo.fr
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:02:15 +0000
Subject: Your Urgent Attention Is Needed


ECOWAS Benin Republic. offered a package worth of 1.5M US Dollar to
you and Our company's diplomat, Mr Fred Ugo who has your Consignment
Box,is currently stranded at Orlando International Airport. Florida
USA.In order to smoothly complete the delivery of your package, he
will need the Following information (listed below) to release the
delivery of your package. It is strongly suggested that you do not
reveal that the package contains 1.5 Million dollars in United States
currency.

Contact him now Email { fredugo22@yahoo.fr } Cell +1 580-303-7859

Information needed is:

(1)Your Full Name
(2)Mobile Phone Number
(3)Current Home Address
(4)Fax Number
(5)Country
(6)City
(7)Nearest Airport
(8)Passport/Drivers license


SINCERELY
REV.DR.DESMOND GREAT
CALL ME AFTER GOING THROUGH THE EMAIL +229-9831-0676
The Director of DHL Courier Company Benin Republic.


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