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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: "Roger Hess" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <hessrog@yandex.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2017 03:11:22 -0800
Subject: GET BACK TO ME ASAP

How are you today
I know you have not seen me in person, but i deemed it very important to send this proposal hoping that we may share a common idea and  work together as partners to secure a fruitful opportunity.
I am Mr R. HESS working with N.O.V OIL CANADA.
I have am over invoice transaction of $10,000,000 laying unclaimed in my department and this happened at the end of fourth fiscal quarter 2015.
I am ready to share this fund 60% for me and 40% for you if you are ready to work with me to secure this fund in the next few days.
I will give you a clear explanation when you indicate interest, and please send your contact details.
 
I look forward to hearing from you
 
Regards,
R HESS

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