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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 ibarhima" <mary_ibrahima@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:54:39 +0000
Subject: Hello Dearest

Hello Dear,

How are you doing today together with your business and family? Hope fine.
I'm very happy contacting you, I feel quite safe dealing with you in this
important issue that I will detail you later as we communicate. Well, as you
can see internet has been abused, but it's still remains the fastest way to
communicate and also it's good for private business transactions and
communications. However, I have something on pipeline to have with you, it's
private and 100% risk free.



I am waiting for your respond.

Thanks for your co-operation, God Bless You.

Miss Mary Ibrahima
16 Rue A-Goux B.P.1965,
Dakar Senegal.

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