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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. James Smith Odia" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrjamssmith@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2017 00:18:27 +0400
Subject: PRIVATE INFORMATION

>From the Desk of:
Mr. James Smith Odia
Dear Hristo Tsenov,
I solicit your humble request to partner with me. My name is Mr. James Smith Odia. I work here in Nigeria as an account manager of a bank. I have a business proposal for you in total amount capital of US$40 Million, I need your help to receive this money and you will get 50% of the total money while I get 50%? You will either receive this amount in cash delivery or through a bank wire transfer.
If you are interested kindly get back to me for more details and send me your complete information, your full names and address, Your Private telephone, Fax numbers, and Cell phone.
Best regards,
Mr. James Smith Odia.

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