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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Mohammed Abacha" <mabachaphd@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2014 01:38:18 +0100
Subject: INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP..
Abacha, former Nigerian head of state , I want you to assist me to invest
the sum of ($55 Million USD) This fund is deposited with security company
as family treasure with the connection of my late father.Upon the
confirmation of your interest in partnering with me more details will be
made known to you. Let me have your private telephone number for a
conversation, your postal address as a sign of your interest in partnering
with me.Healthy regards,Mr. Mohammed Abacha.*
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