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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: pilon zonke <pilon155zonke@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:35:32 +0100 (BST)
Subject: MOST URGENT


Dear Hildermar
I receive your mail with thanks. Also the content was understood
Regarding the European Taxes I think this would not be a problem to you because the Equity investment trust company have taking care of this if we spend money is only the money we going to use to clear the demurrage accumulated in the security company all we need is to work together as I have promise to help in anyway I can to make sure that this widow woman has a new life. Here in Europe


Finally I’m Mr Pilon Zonke 42years old born in (Wiltshire County United Kingdom )as you told me that you did not get me on phone can you give me yours number to contact you if you are interested in this transaction my phone is always on I don’t know how you can’t get hold of me or the mistake is from the way you call from your country I wait for your respond which I will know your seriousness in this transaction.

Best Regards
Pilon Zonke


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