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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: James G Herberson <oj91750@gmail.com>
Date:
Subject:

Dear friend,

How are you today? I think it's been a long time since we last spoke.In any
case, I will be contacting you again regarding our previous transaction
that was unsuccessful with you. Unfortunately, your cooperation with me
cannot complete the transfer of funds. I don't know, maybe because I have
to put up with my interest in the case.

In any case, I am pleased to report the successful receipt of funds
transferred by a new partner from Venezuela. I am currently in Venezuela
for investment. However, I did not forget my previous efforts and tried to
help me with the transfer of the fund, although we could not come to a
concrete conclusion. Through my efforts to help myself, my new partner and
I have decided to give back $850,000 so that you can enjoy joy and
happiness with us.

I left your compensation visa card for my secretary to help me apply. Now
contact my secretary in Togo, her name is Mrs. Silverly Rojas and her email
address is redacted@domain.name). Tell her to send you an $850,000
Visa card. I am currently very busy in Venezuela due to the investment
projects I have with my new partner. Get in touch with Ms.Silverly Rojas
quickly so she knows where to send the pending visa. The card will be sent
to you immediately. I wish you all the best in
all your endeavors.

Sincerely
James G Herberson

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