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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: "Susan Patrick" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <samojo01@mail.kz>
Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:21:23 +1000
Subject: Good day...

Hi,


I am Susan Patrick, President and Chief Executive Officer of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL). I am one of those that took part in the Nigerian contract many years ago and they refused to pay me, I paid over $20,000 while in the US, trying to get my payment but it did not come through.


I then decided to travel to Nigeria with all my Contract documents, And I was directed to meet an attorney, Attorney Samuel Ojo, who happens to be a member of CONTRACT COMMITTEE, he made me understand a lot of people contacting me through emails with promises were all fakes.


Then he took me to the paying bank for the claim of my Contract payment. My Contract payment worth $1,500,000.00 was Directly deposited into my bank account in the US. Moreover, Attorney Samuel Ojo showed me a list of those that were yet to receive their payments, I had to get a copy of it and your email address is stated as one of the beneficiaries. I urge you to stop dealing with those people sending you false emails, they are in no way with your funds, they are only making money out of you. I will advise you to get in touch with Attorney Samuel Ojo


You have to contact him directly on this information below.


CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE

Name : Attorney Samuel Ojo
Email: samojo01@mail.kz
Phone: +234-803-115-7664


The only money I paid to Attorney Samuel Ojo to get all paper works done was US$370, so you have to take note.


I urge you again to contact Attorney Samuel Ojo so he can assist you the same way he assisted me. Instead of dealing with those liars that will be turning you around asking for different kind of money to complete your transaction.


Thank You and Be Blessed.


Mrs. Susan Patrick.
President and CEO
International Association for
K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)

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