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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: Silvana Jayasinha Foundations <silvanamjayasinha2004@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2006 16:25:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Blessings to you in the name of God


Blessings to you in the name of God,

I have not heard from you since my last emil to you,have you contacted the attorney as i told you to?

This is his contact informations again.

Roger McCarthy Esq.
PARKER BIRD LAW FIRM
Tel:(+44)704 011 1268.
Fax:(+44)871 251 6800.
Email:parkerbirdlawfirmm@yahoo.co.uk

He is to put in place all the legal documents and oversee the transfer of the funds to you.You should follow his instructions and make sure that no delays arises.
I want you to have the funds soon and begin the charity projects immediately.

When you are in contact with the attorney,inform me and always update me from time to time so i can be aware of what is happening.

Your Sister in Christ.

Remain blessed
Mrs Silvana M Jayasinha

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