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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: "Mr Vincent Oronto" <orontobma11@handbag.com>
Reply-To: bma11@walla.com
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:01:12 +0100
Subject: CAN WE WORK TOGETHER ( REPLY IMMEDIATELY)

Hello,

I write to seek your services in a private confidential
matter regarding the late Adam A Williams
who died leaving some funds unclaimed in
our bank without any beneficiary. This requires a
private arrangement.Could you perhaps be able to
receive these funds under legal claims then I will
fill you in.I am willing to pay a generous
management and transfer fees as well as appreciation
for fewer questions asked and your participation
will be 30% of the total money


I need assistance from a trustworthy and reliable
person whom I will fill in as the beneficiary to
provide an account where this fund will be
remitted.I have all the details and will fill you
in if you are really willing.Your major role would
be to open a bank account where the funds
will be transferred.


All correspondences will be via email, for now.
The funds in question are quite large
(about US$55.02M). I will expect a straight answer
from you.Yes or no. If yes, then let's work out
the modalities.


Closing with anticipation.

Vincent Oronto



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