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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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Fraud email example:

From: Robert Johnson <robertjohnson775@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:28:01 +0800 (CST)
Subject: MORE INFORMATION


Dear VICTIM-FULLNAME,

Thanks for your response to my enquiry.You do not have to be the rightful owner of the fund all you need to do is for you to apply because i need your help.My name is Mr.Robert Johnson, the Exchange Director of the Natwest Bank branch address at 5 The Mall, London Road, Swanley Kent B8 7WL. Please be informed that for obvious reasons, this project MUST be handled with utmost regards, importance and confidentiality.

You would have to apply to the National Westminster Bank as the late customer next of kin/beneficiary for the release of the funds. A draft copy would be sent to you as a format for writing the application, which would be done on your personal or company letter headed paper and sent via email the to bank for approvals.

This is where I will come in, to facilitate the application processes and ensure that funds are approved for release in the shortest possible time.

I would appreciate if you let me know your thoughts about this and also confirm your willingness and ability to take part in this project adding also that this is an offer and acceptance criteria, it is no must we have to do this together.

The funds if approved are normally payable in United States dollars (for NON-UK residents only); this would amount to about US $27,000,000 (Twenty seven million United States dollars).

At the conclusion of this business, you will be given 30% of the total sum, 65% will be for us, 5% will be For expenses both parties might have incurred in the Course of this transaction.Depending on your response, I would either send you the draft application with instructions on how to move forward or close our discussions. Feel free to ask Questions (if any)

On your interest, let me have your full name and private/direct contact numbers including fax and a new emails address/Your Residence mailing addressto keep this transaction confidential. I must be reached only on my private contact details for confidentiality Reasons.

I would not be able to discuss this subject in any official email/telephone lines as they are frequently monitored and recorded.

Regards,

Mr.Robert Johnson.
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