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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: "LAWSON" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <albert_lawson50@rediffmail.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 19:30:34 -0700
Subject: PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION.

Dear Sir/Ma

The United Nations Security Council, hereby receives your payment with reference number #.MAV/UNO/WBO/LM-05-371 amounting to US$10,625,000.00 (Ten Million Six Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand United States Dollars) This council was set up to fight against scam and fraudulent activities worldwide,responsible for investigating the legitimacy.

This important notice is to let you know that your payment is ready to be moved by Swift Bank Transfer (Five working days) to your account or via diplomatic means of cash delivery (Two days) to your door step. Please note that your payment will be processed and released to you as soon as you respond to this confidential letter by reconfirming to us the following details:

(1) Your Full Name:
(2) Phone, Fax and Mobile Number:
(3) Company Name/Occupation:
(4) Home Address:
(5) Payment option (Bank Transfer/Cash delivery/ATM CARD):


Immediately the above details are received and validated, your payment will be processed within 48hours.

Yours Faithfully,

REV.FATHER ALBERT LAWSON
Director, Special Duties

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