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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: Mr Cheung Pui <chp_pui014@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: chp_pui@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 05:58:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Concerning the transfer of the $250 dollars


Dear Partner,

Quite some time now, I am in receipt of your last mail and the content is well understood,I have discussed your response with my Attorney, With the firm belief that I can count on your total support and confidentiality. I would proceed without any reservation to bring you into the complete picture of this pending transaction.Before doing this, I would like to reiterate the importance of confidentiality again as this remain our last hope.

Of course I am very willing and ready to continue this transaction with you. I would like you to send me your full name, address, id telephone number,fax and other relevant detail of your person to enable the Attorney embark on the legal processes of this transaction so that we can commence the transfer of the funds. I hope you hear from you soon with these informations. Have a nice day.

Your friend/partner,
Cheung


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