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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: mrnelson fadaka <mrnelsonfadaka479@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:27:33 +0100 (BST)
Subject: URGENT


Thanks for your mail, if you have eny question you can call us with this phone number 202 640 0583


Helga Bosch <bosch_helga8@mozartmail.info> wrote:
Dear Sir,

I am much sorry but I only acquired written English in a small school and it is not so good.

I might have already contacted you regarding a confidential matter. Would you please read the attached email and tell me whether all is in order? I am uncertain of the next move to take.

Thank you.

Helga Bosch

--- Forwarded email ---



Attn:Helga Bosch=20
Thanks for your immediate response regards to the
final conclussion of transfer your fund into your
account i wish to let you know that every necesary
arrangement has been put in place to transfer your
fund from our paying outlet in Washington Dc which
known as PAYMENT CENTER WASHINGTON DC
moreover i will make it clear to you that your information=20
has forward to our paying account officer at Washington.
=20
Secondly the officer incharge is Mr Nelson Fadaka
E:mail mrnelsonfadaka479@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 202 361 7817 contact him via his phone number
above he will make sure that your fund will be
credited to your bank account through our
partnership with Wachovia Bank Washington or Federal
Reserve Bank New York kindly get intouch with him
immediately so that your fund will be released to
you.
=20
Finally i want you to get back to me as soon as
you have discuss with him or send your private phone
number cell this is to enable me reach if any urgent
message needs to pass to you once thanks for your
c-operation waiting to hear from you
Remain Bless
Mr. Paul Akachawa
=20

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