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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. Robert Casanova<danielandhenry@nezdiro.org>
Reply-To: emaildanielandhenry@gmail.com
Date: 18 Nov 2017 12:44:49 -0800
Subject: Confidential Message About Your Funds



Hello My Friend,

I am Mr. Robert Casanova, The New Treasurer of The Daniel and
Henry Co, United States Of America. I have a business proposal
for you that concerns your overdue payment that has stayed for so
long. I am aware you have spent a lot of money to secure back
this fund into your account but they kept requesting for more
funds from you thereby depriving you the capacity to get along
with them.

The Daniel and Henry Co. is the largest independent insurance
agency in Missouri. We support equal opportunity, professional
and personal development, community involvement, and career
advancement opportunities. At this moment, We want you to work
with US and make our communications confidential. It will benefit
you more if you suspend any form of communication with anyone at
the moment. Write back to confirm your willingness and let's hit
the nail on the head.

Mr. Robert Casanova
Treasurer and Controller,
DANIEL AND HENRY CO. USA.
EMAIL US AT: emaildanielandhenry@gmail.com

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