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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: "zionblumenthal orphange" <saveasoul@zionblumenthalorphanage.com>
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 23:41:55 +0000
Subject: SINCERE REPRESENTATIVE/S WANTED.

 ZION BLUMENTHAL ORPHANAGE

Dear sir/madam

   I represent the above named foundation based in the UK Our foundation helps with the disbursing Of relief materials to Orphanages and many other old Peoples homes around the world.

At the moment we are searching for representatives who can help us establish a medium of getting to more Orphans And Old People in America,Canada,Europe  and all over the world this job will also see you accepting payments and donations as our worker and Payment Officer That will be In charge of disbursement and Payments.

I will want you to Note that This Organisazation is not a religious Organization as anybody can be our representative/s.Therefore it is upon this note that we seek your assistance to stand as our representative in your country. Please to facilitate the conclusion of this job opportunity, if accepted by you, do send to me promptly by email the following:

E-mail:revdrcolesmith@zionblumenthalorphanage.org

     Subject to your satisfaction, you will be given the opportunity to negotiate the mode with which we will, pay for your services as our representative

Thank you for your time.

Very Respectfully,

Rev. Dr Michael Smith
Zion Blumenthal Orphanage

Tel: + 44 703 191 0914
      : + 44 703 191 0911
Fax: + 44 807 478 4768





 

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