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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.NELLY ADAM" <"www."@muse.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr.NELLY ADAM" <delivery-dhl@bk.ru>
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 02:45:53 +0900 (JST)
Subject: contact Dr Richard Adams, your delivery agent on(+1407 792 5184)



Attention My Dear Customer

I write to inform you that the diplomat has arrived MIAMI International

Airport 2 days ago with your consignment Box, His Name is Diplomat

Richard Adams. Please Email Him your Full address And Mobile Number on

how to reach to your Door Step including your Identity Proof that will

help him for smooth delivery, Contact him with your full Information

Below.

Your Name__________
Your Country________
Mobile phone No______
Your Home Address_____
Nearest Airport________
ID____________

Don't let him know the content because it contains $9.7 Million Dollars,

His contact E-mail ( delivery-dhl@bk.ru ) or text me below or call; +1407

792 5184

Thanks And Best Regard
Dr. Richard Adams
Tell Phone; +1407 792 5184
contact Dr Richard Adams, your delivery agent on(+1407 792 5184)

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