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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: Maria Camara <mc995187@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:56:36 +0900 (KST)
Subject: GOLD FOR SALE



GOLD FOR SALE

From Mrs.Maria Camara,
01 BP 12 COCODY 01 ABIDJAN
COTE D'IVOIRE WEST AFRICA

I am looking for Gold buyer’s, the Gold is here in Cote D'Ivoire, we have 120 Kg of Gold Dust, we are ready to deliver the Gold in any where you want it to be delivered without any problem, if you are interested to buy the Gold kindly get back to me with the information below.

(1)Your Valid Direct Tel/ Mobile/Fax Number.
(2) Your Full Name:
(3) Current Resident Address.
(4) Your Private E-mail Box.
(5) Your Occupation:
(6) Your Age and Sex:
(7) Your Nationality:
As soon as I receive this information  , immediately the FCO will be send to you without any problem, please kindly confirm your interest . Waiting to hear from you very urgent.

Thanks

Best regards,

Mrs.Maria Camara,











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