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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: "Fatima Fariq" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fatimafariq01@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:22:27 +0100
Subject: HELLO DO GET BACK TO ME

ASALLA M-ALYKUM
 
It's my pleasure to contact you with this proposal for a financial and business assistance. I know my message may come to you as a surprise.
 
Don't worry I was totally convinced to write you in reference to the transfer of eight million nine hundred thousand US Dollars to your account for onward investment ( Hotel, industries and estate building management) or any profitable business in your country.
 
Please,if you are interested, Email me with your name and private mobile number so that I can give you more information.
 
Remain bless while expecting your prompt co-operation.
 
Regards,
Mrs. Fatima Tariq
 

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