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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <ollyyoung@myway.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:18:04 +0000
Subject: Olly & Associates



FROM THE DESK OF
Olly Young
Olly & Associates

Dear Friend,

I am Mr. Olly Young. A Director of An oil Company Mr. Kirby Pete who worked with an Oil Company in Angola made a deposit for 12 months in Europe Bank. The depositor who happened to be our client died of Cancer without making a Will. Consequently, my proposal is I want to front you as his next Of kin, if this transaction interests you kindly let me know by responding to this mail address ollyyoung1@googlemail.com

I am ready to give you 50% of the total sum for your co-operation. If you are interested, send me your complete full name and mailing address, to enable me file in for the necessary documentation in your name. I will also need your direct tel/fax numbers, as I will like a faster communication medium do get to me soonest.
Thank you for your anticipated co-operation

Regards.

Mr. Olly Young
ollyyoung@myway.com

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