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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: "Trend Security" <trendsecurity1940@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 06 May 2006 14:03:56 +0100
Subject: Re: Confidential

Dear Orenga,

We are pleased to inform you that their is no risk involve in this
transaction. This is a legitimate transaction that is handled by a
registered security company. We are going to send you Fund release form
which you will fill and send back to our office here.

This transaction is not dangerious. The money belongs to a window call Mrs
Hasstrup who is willingly to share her wealth and money for the needy just
because of her condition.

Important Notice: This money is not suppose to be used for personal use. You
are to spend it for the less privillage who are really suffering so that
their prayers will help Mrs hasstrup who is dieing on a sick bed.

If you are ready to proceed with the transaction. We will send you the Fund
Release Form. Fill and signed it and send it back to us. We shall process
the said fund you will confirm the fund in your bank account within 48hours.



Thank you for contacting Trend Security Company.

We hope to hear from you soon

Best Regards

Helesic V

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