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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: "George Hallmark" <georgehallmarkjp@msn.com>
Reply-To: georgehallmark@ummah.org
Date: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:07:02 +0000
Subject: My Clients

From The Office Of Sir George Hallmark JP

Plot 435 Kofi Abayomi Drive,

Victoria Island,

Lagos- Nigeria.

Email=georgehallmark@ummah.org

Date=29/09/05

 

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.

It is with great appreciation at heart that I write to inform you on behalf of

My client towards a prospective business proposal concerning the tune of

US $50,625,000.00 USD thus this funds as clearly stated by my clients is

To be invested under your custody in your country.

As a matter of fact it is in the great understanding of my client that this

Transaction should commence as soon as possible so that all details

That entails in the fulfillment of this transaction and working modalities

Be concluded between ten (10) - twelve (12) working days.

We do hope that sincerity, honesty and absolute dedication will be our

Watch word towards the success of this transaction, as we do believe

That it will be favorable to all of us involved in this transaction. Can we

Trust you? Can you handle this? What areas of investment are actually

Viable in your country? The stock market might also be a bonus

Suggestions for reasonable stock of cash, I urgently await your response

As soon as possible so that we can discuss the terms and modalities

Involved in this transaction

Sincerely yours On behalf of my client (The Abachas).

Sir George Hallmark Jp.

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