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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: Scarlet Courier Services <delivery_officer@scarletuk.net>
Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2007 14:48:42 +0000
Subject: ***URGENT***INDICATE_YOUR_SHIPMENT_OPTION



Attn:Hr Kust,

Sequel to your mail.

This is organisation is an affiliate delivery firm to the Camelot lottery for delivery of parcel. The to the high reputation and safe / reliable delivery mode, that is why this organisation was chosen to be the appointed delivery firm.

I know the situation you are now, regarding this. But i am assuring you that your parcel is in safe hand and will be delivered to you safely.


You are to meet with our requirement and your parcel will be delivered to you convieniently.
Hoping to hear from you soonest.

Regards,

John Smith

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