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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: "Mr.Peter O'Brien" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <peterbrien23@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 12 May 2015 06:20:00 -0700
Subject: URGENT INFORMATION NEEDED

Dear Sir,
 
My name is Peter O'Brien from Dublin , Ireland . Based on good recommendation that you are a straight forward fellow and reliable to do business with in areas of investment and financial partnering, I am writing to acquaint you of a transaction and monetary transfer of US$45 Million.
 
I need a partner to have custody of funds and we can invest on Real Estate which is at the low presently.
 
As long as trust and mutual goals applies we are already have all arrangement sorted to swiftly conclude this transfer with you.
 
I await your urgent response and give me your direct phone number.
 
Best Regards,
 
Mr.Peter O'Brien

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