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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: "William Balden" <smith_partners@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 02 Sep 2006 13:22:03 +0200
Subject: Re:Re:FW: Claim_Verification_Form

Dear Mr. Valdemar,

Kindly view the attached file showing the requirements to claim your
winning. Upon the receival of the requested information you shal receive
your money asap.

Thanks.

Kind Regards,

David




Dear Sir,

If you are finding that my English writing is not really fine, I am
regretful but it is not my native language.

I have been requested to contact you regarding a confidential matter.
Would you please read the enclosed email and communicate to me whether
you are the right individual to help me? I am dubious of the next step
to take.

Thank you.

Valdemar Foerster

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