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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "charles eze" <charles19461@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Oct 2005 11:32:02 +0000
Subject: OUT STANDING FUND




ATTN:Dear.Sir,

I work in CBN nigeria.I saw a file in respect of your
fund that has been abandoned amount in quesion $30
Million USD. I suggest that I can assist you in
getting this fund installmentally, what I need from
you is acceptance for me to go ahead and the end of
the day %10 will be given to me. If it is ok by you
send me the new account you want the money to go and
your telephone number for further communication.

Be rest assured that everything is alright.

Thanks,

Dr.Charles Eze

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