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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: CHIDI CHOICE UKPAI <ppchido72@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2006 06:16:25 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: RE:CAN WE WORK TOGETHER?


Hello,

Compliments of the day.My name is Chidi,a Nigerian based in Greece.I just want to inform you that i am also in the game and will like to work with you if you so wish.

I HAVE A FULL OFFICE THAT IS CAPABLE OF HANDLING ANY KIND OF JOB COMFORTABLY.

We also credit magas account via wire transfer /and online account and many more.We also have account numbers that can be used to collect funds transfered by magas.

All this will only be possible if we can trust ourselfs and decide to work together like one family and make maga money.

I wish to stop here tilli hear from you.You can give me your phone number if you wish or you can call me at 00306993263361

Remain blessed,

Donchido.

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