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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: John Brown <agentdavid_morret2005@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 06:17:34 -0600
Subject: Re:Wholesale Luxury Vacation Crusies /Earn 1000s Weekly

Hello
This is a short Message about Luxury Cruises and a global
bussiness opportunity
which you could earn an unlimited amount of cash.
How about 1000 to 9000 USD in 22 mins weekly
.....OR MORE
THIS IS
"FOR REAL"
Send an email to: dough@freefollowup.com
with the subject "Send More Info"

Trust me. If you allow this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime event
to
pass you by, you'll forever regret the decision.
The time to act is now.
Not tomorrow... not someday... but right here, Right Now.
Best Regards,

John Brown

Independent Associate Member

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