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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. Sam Daniel" <"www."@iris.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr. Sam Daniel" <williamcole82@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2018 10:21:50 +0900 (JST)
Subject: HERE IS MY CELL PHONE +1 (210) 593-3365 CALL OR TEXT FOR YOUR
CONSIGNMENT BOX

Attention, This is to inform you that the diplomatic agent "Paul Mark" has been in the airport with your consignment box valued $10.5

Million, to avoid shipping to the wrong person, kindly re-confirm your information below:

Name:===========
Address:==========
Mobile no:===========
Occupation:==========
Nearest airport:==========
Copy of ID:==========

As soon as you re-confirm the above information your consignment will be delivered, your delivery number: XANBF208817. Remember the

delivery master is scheduled to complete the delivery within 48 hours and return back. Your urgent respond is needed.

Best Regards,
MR SAM DANIEL.

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