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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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Fraud email example:

From: "johnsonhillfamily@live.com" <johnsonhillfamily@live.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:47:09 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: AU PAIR NEEDED




Dearest Aupair,

My name is Johnson Hill and I work as a Production manager with a Tele Communication company here in England. We are very easygoing family, we like good food and spend most of our free time outside. Kids love ride bikes, go to parks and play social games like cards. We don't believe in taking advantages from people but we require the same respect.

I need help looking after our children and with some average housework. I need a Nanny/Aupair who will be willing to move in with us, She would be nice, kind, friendly and independent. The work is not hard considering the age of the kids and the school hours, she will be required to take the kids to school in the morning,preparing their breakfast or dressing up and pick them up at 15.15.

I shall send you the kids pic with mine also upon the receipt of your reply on this,meanwhile I reviewed your profile at www.findaupair.com.

Kindly forward to me a copy of your resume, valid contact address.

Hoping to read from your side.

Warm regards,

Mr Johnson Hill.

( johnsonhillfamily@live.com )



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