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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: Jeff Nana <jeff1_nana@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2007 03:36:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: Email


Dear Friend.,

Thanks for your urgent reply.However, I want to let you know that i have lay down modalities on how to archieve this objective.I want you to provide me with your full name, house address, telephone and fax numbers upon the receipt of the above informations i will send you an application form which you will have to fill and send to my head office for immediate approval the fund in your name as a bonafide owner of the fund.Also i want you to call me on:+233242111449 to enable us to discuss more on this.

Thanks,

Jeff Nana.


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