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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: "Yvan Zane." <yvanzane@yahoo.fr> (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 17:44:57 +0200
Subject: Please call me.

Dear Sir,
May I have your consent towards a financial transaction to secure the sum of Eight millions five hundred United States dollars into your account for immediate investment.
After my dad's traumatic death (he was found burnt to death in his car and his business rivals are the prime suspects), I inherited his bank balance which I need your help to move over to your country urgently for investment.Meanwhile I have had several attempts on my life and with the political crisis over here hence I no longer feel safe.
Consequently,you will be entitled to 15% of the total sum after the successful conclusion of this transaction.
For further explanation,please call me ; +22507265120.
Yvan Zane.




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