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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: "Anthony Dikeocha" <tonydike2005@uymail.com>
Date: Mon, 08 May 2006 19:01:20 +0800
Subject: ATTENTION LOTTO WINNER

Attn:Beatricie Aurelia,


Your message received. You have to look to the first contact from MS LINDA MORGAN and answer my question, I personally can not give you the info. contact Linda Morgan.lotto cordinator.


The moment you confirm your lotto winning numbers, update me with the required informations so that your fund will be processed.


Awaiting your soonest answer.


Regards,


MR ANTHONY DICKSON
FUDICIAL AGENT.




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