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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: John Hagen <hagenj98@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2018 04:17:30 -0700
Subject: CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE TAKE NOTE

FROM THE DESK OF Mr.John Hagen.

Attn:

I am Mr.John Hagen,chief accountant officer of debunk Atlas Airlines in Nigeria.

I have a fund which i have moved out of Nigeria through Diplomatic
Means to Europe.

The amount in the box is $18.5MN. in $100.00 bills.
If you are capable to assist me have the money in your possession for
mutual benefits and investment GOOD ENOUGH.

All i need is basic trust.

As soon as i hear from you, i forward my telephone number(s) of my
attorney to you, so that we talk.As i will introduce you to the
Fiduciary agent in Charge,with valid documents on the funds.

I am in love for hospitality business.The deal is 100% risk free.


Thanking you for your anticipated response.

Your's Faithfully,
Mr.John Hagen.

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