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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: =?utf-8?Q?copyright_=C2=A9_2016_DHL_Benin_Republic?= <csambo@netwsg.com>
Reply-To: "akilijames@yahoo.com" <akilijames@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2017 18:53:29 -0400 (AST)
Subject: YOUR PACKAGE REGISTRATION CODE NUMBER (ODXX950)

NOTE:THIS IS YOUR PACKAGE REGISTRATION CODE NUMBER (ODXX950).

Please it's our pleasure to inform you about the ongoing delivering of your fund, with the DHL Courier Service Benin Republic, The said consignment was registered
finally by the British High Commission (BHC),Worth's of $10.5 million.
The Registration took place yesterday by BHC itself to avoid any complicated news which might stop the delivery from getting to your door step.You're advised to comply and kindly re-update us immediate by reconfirming
your details to the DHL Agent, Agent James Akili. He's under the process of the delivery now in Harts Field international airport Atlanta GA. Kindly confirm your details
without delay.
1. Your Full Name
2. Current Home Address and City
3.Nearest Airport
4.direct phone number
His details stated below:
Agent Name: Agent James Akili
E-mail : akilijames@yahoo.com
phone : 303834-1994

Thanks and Best Regards.
copyright © 2016 DHL Benin Republic

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