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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: "Jennifer" <jenycama@dugem.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: jenycama@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:43:53 +0000
Subject: Hello.

Hello
How are you doing with the entire member of your family? I believed that you will be in better position to corporate with me hence you have vast knowledge in the field of international transaction and Investment.I am seeking a trust worthy person who understand investment ethics to enter into joint venture partnership on a good lucrative sectors in your country.
The money avaliable for the investment is (US$7,000,000.00)Seven Millions United States Dollars and i want to invest this money in any good investment.I need your help urgently for both SAFE KEEPING and INVESTING this money in your country.
And also help me to invest this money in good and profitable sectors in your country because i do not have experience of investment.
I will be very grateful for your urgent response while hoping to do good investments with you on life time ventures.I am Jennifer Camara from Sierra Leone.
Best Regards,
Jennifer Camara.


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