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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: melani kanolt <m000_k000@yahoo.cn>
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:23:16 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Madam Melani




Beloved,





How are you today with your family ?



I am Madam Melani Kanolt, born Apreil 04, 1953. I suffers from a skin cancer that is terminally ill, that is to say that I am condemned to certain death.



My doctor has just informed me that my days are numbered because of my health deteriorated. My marital status is such that I have neither Married and even fewer child to whom I could leave my legacy.



That is why I am so greatful, and in order to help the poor and the needy, so i deceded to use this sun of (7,million EUROS) so you can use it to help the poor and the needy in your country , the homeless,less privillaged.i want you to communicate to me with your full information:



1 - your full name

2 - your exact address

3 - your direct telephone number and, if possible, your fax number.

4-your direct picture so that i will fully know you .



I am counting on your good will and especially good use of these funds for your work,



May God keep you.



Madam Melani Kanolt



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