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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: "TRADEWAY COURIERWORLD" <tradewaycourierworld@notifyukmail.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2006 07:53:00 +0000
Subject: Att:Daniel Capiral

Attn:Daniel Capiral 
             How do you do? In the spirit of transparancy and accountability, we have provided you with all verification information regarding your remittance Payment. We are conscripted to follow the Policies of the Financial Services as a Financial Body in the United Kingdom. Please note that as a result of your reluctance to make your claims, we will return your payment back to source at the expiry of your claims period. A draft Letter notifying your of the termination and subsequent forfeiture of your prize will be sent to you

TREAT WITH DISPATCH
YOUR FAITHFULLY
kennth fox
Chief Financial Officer

 


 


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