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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: Manager Cruiseship <infocruiseshipjobs@yahoo.ca>
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2005 18:26:09 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: this is canadian tourist cruiseshipping line


Cruiseship canadia,
I am Dorris from canada, i am the manager of canadian tourist cruise shipping line company,i wish to inform you that the cruiseshipping tourist company need man and woman who can work and live in cruiseshipping tourist company canada ,cruiseshipping tourist line will care of your tickets,accommodation lodging and the visa assistance in your country,if you are interested ,you should please contact me back via the mail box,infocruiseshipjobs@yahoo.ca
Thanks,
manager of the cruiseship canadian
mrs christana dorris grand
































































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