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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: martins ohias <martinsohias@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:52:14 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Re:URGENT REPLY


WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR YOUR RESPOND.

MR MARTINS OHIAS







Alvie Fenstermacher <alvie2979@mozartmail.info> wrote:
Dear Sir,

I am sorry but why are you writing to me?

Your email which you transmitted to me sounds possibly linked to a business affair which is quite secretive. How can I be reassured about you?

Currently I am going through a complicated dilemma at the home of my brother and sometimes I can get very wrapped up about other issues so please remind me who gave to you my personal address?

I wish for and hope to read a obliging reply from you.

Ms Fenstermacher

--- Original email ---
Dear Ms Alvie Fenstermacher,
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Thanks for your mail ,and the content is well understood herein,sorry f=
or=20
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delay reply is just because i, m not in the office,Dear, is quite obvio=
us that i don't know where you are writting from , but i strongly believe=
that=20
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good and honest people remain in the world , so i real need your attent=
ion in this deal so that we can carry out business opportunity.=20
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Concerning the relevant evidence,I will provide you neccessary document=
needed to back up the fund to be successfull without any further delay,S=
o all you have to do is to pay attention and adequate=20
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comnunication so that we can achieve our goal. And again your full addr=
ess and your occupation and your religion.
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Best regards
Eng Martins ohias.

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Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW

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Find out what India is talking about on - Yahoo! Answers India
Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW

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