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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: "Miss Zenab" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2017 18:36:50 -0500
Subject: Re:Request For Help
I am Miss.Zenab Sahin,19 years old and the only daughter of the former Syria Army chief (General Ehab Sahin) under the present government of my home country Syria.
My father was just murdered in cold blood by the president Bashar al-Assad soldiers assassins,it is because my father is not supporting him and now i am alone and my mother died when I was 4 years old.
I have no Parent's.
Meanwhile ,before his death he informed of cash deposit with a Bank in Nicosia the economic capital of cyprus.
I want you to do me a favour to receive this funds to a safe account in your country For investment in your country,like real estate and industrial production as joint partner and You will also help me to place the money in a more profitable business venture in your Country.
However, you will help me by recommending a nice University in your country so that I can complete my studies.
It is my intention to compensate you with 20% of the total money for your assistance and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment.
Please Kindly send me your information so that I will submit it to the bank for immediate procession of the transfer.
1.Your Full Name ..................
2.Your Contact Address...........
3.Your Telephone number .........
4.Your Country Of Origin ................
5 .Your Age ............
6.Your occupation ...............
7. Your Email Address ...........
I am waiting for your urgent respond
Your Sincerely
Miss.Zenab Sahin
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