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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: Jeffrey Camarah <j_camaraha2005@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 22:22:10 +0100 (BST)
Subject: URGENT / YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS


Dear Ms Halfrida Meistder,

Listen to me very carefully, it will be wise for you to understand my situation here in Ghana, am here in Ghana suffering in the midst of plenty, all I need is your favorite help to me to get this funds out of this country and for me to come over to your country to start a new life and for you to go into good investment for me with the funds after taking your share.

The European tax office will not find out about your money, ok? Because there are documents that are covering this profitable transaction, ok?

You have to feel free to move ahead with me to complete this profitable transaction, ok?

I hope to hear good news from you as soon as possible.

Thanks

Jeffrey Camarah.


Halfrida Meistder <HalfrMeist32@mozartmail.info> wrote:
Hello my friend!

Can you also confirm to me this: what if the European tax office finds out about my money?

Would you please tell me some information about you: where precisely are you now based? Can you describe the location a bit for me?

Your response would be totally considerate.

good wishes,

Ms Halfrida Meistder

Trying to fit in. Born to stand out. http://www.ppmusic.com/music/comp03.htm



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