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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Rose James <mrs.rose_james@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 06:55:12 +0000
Subject: With all my love and compassion
>From Sister Rose JamesMy name is Mrs. Rose James Lam from Kuwait .The last few years I traveled to Africa. I've had to deal with health issues and unfortunately i have been diagnosed with breast cancer.. i have a wish. Can you help me fulfill my wish? I have millions of US dollars and 31 kilograms of 24 karat gold deposited in the bank,which i would like to use and help children who are fleeing from war and terror.I am interested to hear from you so that I can give you details for the help of Children in the orphanage homes and more especially earthquake victims in Haiti and Nepal . With all my love and compassion.Mrs Rose and Son David.
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