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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: "jacob jacob" <mrjacobkaruma00_13@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:05:52 -0400
Subject: MY CONFIDENT

Commissioner / Lovrday
D 1367 Northriding
Braamfonten JHb
Contact Person:
Mr. JOCOB KARUMA
Mobile: 27 83 536 0971
 
    I am  Mr. Mr. JOCOB KARUMA working in department of fund released order in first National bank of South Africa,East Gate Branch, I know the letter might come to you as surprise, but take it like your own deal.
 
Mr. IMAN AJI SASMITO, from MALAYSIA executed contract through Federal Ministry of Aviation here in South Africa, the contract worth of USD 19, 300,000. Million Dollars, but on the process of transferring the money to him, he died with his family in earthquake disaster that occurred recently in MALAYSIA  we involve you to authenticate this clame.
 
Meanwhile, his money has been signed to pay in my office before I will give order to the bank for final endorsement of his money.Nobody knows what is going on except me and my assistance. This is the man’s information. Contract Sum:USD 19,300,000 Million Dollars Contract number: FMA/FMF/3-X99/2001 You will act like the beneficiary of this money; I will give you more information about the transaction.
 
I wait for your urgent reply
Best regards,
 
 Mr. JOCOB KARUMA
N/B don’t forget to include your direct telephone/fax


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