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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: RACHEL DANLADI <racheldanladi@live.fr>
Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 00:40:13 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Greetings,


Greetings,
 
I would like you to permit me to apply through this medium for your Sincere co-operation and to secure an opportunity to invest with you.I have a substantial concealed capital; honorably inherited from my late father, which I intend investing in any Lucrative business venture of your chioce,for the mutual benefits of both of us.
 
I shall be glad to reserve this respect and opportunity for you, if you so desire, I want you to be rest assured that everything is in order, legitimate and also risk free.
 
I will give you all information's needed as soon as I receive your response immediately.
 
Best Regards,
Miss Rachel Danladi.

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