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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: mary alin22 <maryalin22@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:56:15 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: my dear VICTIMNAME Signh.


My dear VICTIMNAME,

Thanks , for your response. I have gone through your message and I want you to know that i do not have any evil mind against you or mean to hurt you in anyway for all my wishes is for the goodness and betterment of our both families and generations to come following your good conducts and kind assistance towards me and my son. please you really have to bear in mind that God have reason for making us to know each other and you can not because of your past experience with the evil men and loose your opportunity. you to know that alots of people uses an opportunity like this to exploit other business men their hard erned money. I don't know exactly how this transaction will be concluded but the security company's are in the very best position to advice you on how this project will be successfully carried out. Please my dear you have to send me your phone and address and then tell me alittle more about yourself and your family background for more confidence and trust building
since i am looking more forward to establish a life relationship with you and your entire family.
waiting to hear from you soonest.
thanks and remain blessed.

Mary Alin.


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