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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: Susan Duke <susan_duke0000015@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: susanduke207@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:19:59 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Hello Dear !!!....

Dear Beloved One,

Compliment of the day to you and all the members of your family, l am
introducing myself once again I'm Miss Susan Henry Duke, the only
Daughter of late Mr and Mrs. Henry Duke, I wish to request for your
assistance in a financial transaction. I want to invest in Manufacturing and
real estate management in your country.

I have $3 million U.S to invest in your country, and I will require your
assistance in investing this funds profitable venture in your country.l will
compensate you with 20% for your efforts in assisting me.

Now permit me to ask these few questions: -
1. Can I completely trust you?
2. Promise not to sit on my money when reaches your country?

Consider this and get back to me immediately through for further
explanation and conversation on how we will proceed.

Awaiting your immediate response.

Thanks and God bless.
Best Regards
Ms Susan.




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