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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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Fraud email example:

From: M_MUSA <musaloma@seeqmail.com>
Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2005 05:20:52 -0700
Subject: Importent Message !!!!


Dear Friend,

As you read this, I don't want you to feel sorry for me, because, I
believe everyone will die someday.

My name is Musa Aloma, a merchant in Dubai, in the U.A.E.I have been
diagnosed with Esophageal cancer, which was discovered very late, due
to my laxity in carrying for my health. It has defiled all forms of
medicine, and right now I have only about a few month to live,
according to medical experts.

I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never really cared
for anyone not even myself but my business. Though I am very rich, I




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