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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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Fraud email example:

From: "info" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <martinfran1@seznam.cz>
Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2019 11:18:34 -0800
Subject: I hope you don't reject this offer

From the Desk of:
Mr.Martin Frank

I wish to seek your assistance for the transfer of US $9.6M depository made by a foreign investor for an investment programmed that has been dormant for years now. I found that the account holder died without making a WILL on the depository. And after my further curious investigation, the deceased was a member of a government agency where huge amounts were reportedly missing.

This money can not be approved by a local bank account holder, but can only be approved by a foreigner. If you are going to be a member of the fund, it will be shared 50% / 50%, as this is a TWO-MAN business deal, I will provide you with more details and relevant documents that will help you understand the transaction.
If this proposal is acceptable to you, I have advised you to provide your full Names and Addresses, Date of Birth, Occupation, Tel & Fax Numbers.
I await your urgent response. Reply via this e-mail - martinfran1@seznam.cz

Thanks with great regards.

Mr.Martin Frank

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