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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: "Pedro Antonio Charmantin" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <p.charmantin@diplomats.com>
Date: Sun, 10 May 2015 03:13:12 +0200
Subject: Re: Hi There!

"Hi there,"
I know this means of communication may not be morally right to you as a person but I also have had a great thought about it and I have come to this conclusion which I am about to share with you. I am Mr. Antonio Charmantin - an Associate/Notario for some Asian Eminent personnel who prefer to remain anonymous.

They have shown proofs to me which I have verified professionally that their claims are true, sincere and accurate I wouldn't want my name and career smeared with mud; that they have a certain large sum of money in CASH (USD$19,500,000.00) Nineteen Million and Five Hundred Thousand USA dollars only stashed away in security and finance houses in Europe.

My clients are politicians; ex-head of states and some of them are in asylum, which explains why they prefer to remain anonymous. They have requested that I source for a reliable and capable foreigner to act as their partner who will help claim these funds from the financial institution in Europe, after which it shall be used for investment as directed by the foreigner (subject to a close study of feasibility expected to be supplied).

The funds are duly protected professionally to avoid any unauthorized tampering or theft.
A total of 50% of the total sum has been set aside for you if you agree to be our partner as well as a 10% will be for donation to charity Organization and while the remaining 40% will be for me.

Kindly reply back to me should you wish to be a partner with 100% assurance that you will not regret your decision. A waiting your prompt response.

Regards,
Mr. Pedro Antonio Charmantin
Email: p.charmantin@diplomats.com

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