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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: "david chong" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <bardavdchong@admin.in.th>
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 09:54:57 +0800
Subject: URGENT ATTENTION

Hello,
I have a transaction of mutual benefits, which I would like to share with you, for you to handle with me.
It involves an amount which I cannot state the exact amounts and full details due to security reasons, I like to acquire with your help and you will be compensated adequately upon your readiness to proceed with me. After the
successful transaction, If you are interested in treating this business with utmost confidentiality and trust,
send your response to my personal email address, bardavdchong@admin.in.th

Best regards,
Barr David Chong
Attorney at Law

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