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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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Fraud email example:

From: herbert sam <hersa_23@hotmail.fr>
Reply-To: <hersam_200@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:23:42 +0200
Subject: my regards to you and your family



Dear Sir, Please accept my apology for contacting you this way which was due to the urgency of my request i would like to ask for your partnership is re-profiling fundsover US$48 million.I will give the details, but in summary, the funds arecoming via bank menatep, and this is a legitimate transaction. You will be paid 4% for your "management fees".If you are interested, please write back and I willprovide further instructions.Finally, please note that thismust be concluded as quickly as possbile.And If the contents of this mail assaults your professional ethics and personal values, please pardon my ignorance and do not hesitate to contact me via my privateemail: hersam_200@yahoo.co.uk . if you are in a position to assist.Hoping to hear from you soon.My regards.
Mr Herbert Sam .
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