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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: General Joseph <generaljoseph57@mmnnk.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:33:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: YOUR URGENT ATTETION IS NEEDED



Hello Good day my name is christain Daniels, I know this will come to you as suprise but please accept it with cool heart, I work with  Bank of africa here in africa, and recently   I discovered  $ 20million dollars in the bank dormant account belonging to one late mark davidson  this man was confirmed dead in a plane crash in haiti this new year with his family till now no trace or info about his next of kin or relation, I am looking for a trusted person  who I can plan a deal with, I will present you to my bank as the brother or relation to late mark davidson for the claim of this funds, so that we can share it when I come over  to meet with you
facialy,there is no risk involved and I am ready to compansate you fine, pls get back to me for more details.in my email with your informations.
christain.daniel@live.fr

1. Your full name…………
2. Phone and fax…………
3. Your bank information where you will like to receive the money…………
4. Profestion age and marital status…………..
5. Copy of international passport or any valid working identification……….
 
i will be waiting for your urgent reply as soon as possible
Regards
Christain Daniels
email ;christain.daniel@live.fr
 
 

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