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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. Paul Okoye," (may be fake)
Reply-To: <princepaulokoye2000000@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:31:31 +0100
Subject: GOOD MORNING

Dear Friend,
 
I am Mr. Paul Okoye, a Ghanian citizen from kumasi. I am Finance House Officer, working in standard security and chemical company ghana accra  West Africa.
 
I have a profiling amount in an excess of US$36.Million Dollars, 30% for your kind help
 
The transaction has to be concluded as soon and as I confirm your readiness to proceed with me, I will provide you with details.i will like to invest this funds in your gold business and real estate
send me your cell ,phone number and full name with your address
My best regards,
Mr. Paul Okoye,   call right away   +2348154124389

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