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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "trecybec@cantv.net" <trecybec@cantv.net>
Date: Sat, 8 Aug 2009 16:11:37 -0430
Subject: LETS BE A GOOD FRIEND
LETS BE A GOOD
FRIEND
Friendship is sharing a laugh or two;
Friendship is leaning on each other when
we come to a bend in
life's road;
Friendship is taking the time to encourage
There's a miracle called "Friendship." Oh what a miracle it is
in
just keeping' it real.
The "Friendship" dwells way, way down deep in
the heart and soul of a person or individuals.
You don't know
how this "Friendship" happens, it just happens so soulfully... It is a
light from the "Friendship" that provides sunlight to the soul
whenever
it happens. But you know and recognize the gift from above.
My
name is Trecy from United States of America hope to tell you more about
myself as soon as I hear from you.
Thanks
Trecy
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