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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: "solojo20071" <solojo20071@terra.com.mx>
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 07:38:07 -0600
Subject: Attn: President/Ceo


Attn: President/Ceo
Dear Friend,
I humbly crave your indulgence in sending you this email, If the contents does not meet your personal and business ethics, I apologize in advance.
But it is in regard to your present status and the urgent nature of thismatter that i choose to contact you for the necessary assistance.
It is important to start introducing myself as Mr. solomon Joseph, I want to solicit your attention in receiving funds on my behalf.
The purpose of my contacting you is because you live in the western world.
On receipt of your response, I will send you full details and more
information about myself and the funds.
If you are intrested in knowing more of this business kindly reply to
this email: solojo@buffalo.com
Thank you.
Mr. solomon Joseph

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