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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: Janet Tambo <janet_tambo@w.cn>
Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 10:40:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Hallo,


Hallo,






















Ich habe das Gefühl, dass dieses Stück der Post Sie in einer
vollkommenen Gemütsverfassung und besserer gesunder Bedingung erreichen
wird. Ich glaube und habe auch das Gefühl, dass in der heutigen Welt,
weder Rasse, Staatsbürgerschaft noch Religion jedes längere Aufgebot
eine Barriere für Beziehungen werden.






















Obwohl wir einander gut nicht
wissen, aber ich werde Sie wirklich als ein Freund haben mögen, bin ich
eine einzelne Dame, ich denke, dass ich empfindlich und Leuten
freundlich bin, denke auch ich, dass ich einen gesunden Verstand des
Humors, der Konzerte habe und ein guter Christ sein













































Gott im Mai segnet Sie, weil ich warte, um von Ihnen bald durch zu hören.






















Dank.






















Frau Janet.






















..............................................













































Hello,






















I
have the feeling that this piece of mail will reach you in a perfect
state of
mind and better healthy condition. I believe and also have the feeling
that in today’s world, neither race, nationality nor religion will any
longer posse a barrier to relationships.






















Although, we do not know
each other well but I will really like to have you as a friend I am a
single lady,I think I am sensitive and kind to people,  also I think I
have a good sense of humor,concerts and be a good Christian













































May God bless you as I wait to hear from you soon through.






















Thanks.






















Ms Janet.



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