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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: "Ahmarin Celdris" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ahmarinceldris@sify.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:26:39 +0100
Subject: Attention Please respond asap

From: Mr Ahmarin Celdirs
Direct Tele :+229 963 57564
Private Email ; ahmarinceldris@mail.kz

Hello Dear,

There is unclaimed fund (7.3 million euros)deposited by our late client . I want you to partner with
me to transfer this fund to you as the next of kin, you will be presented as the beneficiary to the
account since you have the same last name as the late depositor. If you are interested email me at
ahmarinceldris@sify.com for further details.Kindly provide the informations below:
Your Full Names.........................................................
Age/Sex.................................................
Address.................................................................................
Phone
Number............................................................
Marital Status....................................
Occupation..........................................................

yours sincerely

Mr. Ahmarin Celdris
Direct Tele :+229 963 57564
Private Email ; ahmarinceldris@mail.kz

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