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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: <joy207mike@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2007 21:34:20 +0900 (JST)
Subject: HELP ME BCS OF GOD

(1) To provide a bank account into which this money would be transferred to as soon the fund moved from the bank.
(2) To serve as a guardian of this fund since I am only 21 years old.
(3) To make arrangement for me to come over to your country to further my education and to secure a resident permit in your country.
Moreover,Dear,I am willing to offer you 15 % of the total sum as compensation for your effort/input after the successful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas.
Furthermore, you indicate your options towards assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within fourteen (14) days you signify interest to assist me. Anticipating to hear from you soon. Thanks and God bless.
Best regards,

joy mikie




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