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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: "Attorney Felix Appelbe" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <attorneyfelixappelbe@ankara.tc>
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 23:13:44 -0800
Subject: Attorney Felix Appelbe

Dear,
It is with heartfelt hope that I write to seek your co-operation and assistance in the context stated below, I am Attorney Felix Appelbe,The personal Attorney to the late Mr. Larry  Dougherty . I got your contact through the help of my sister-in-law that works with the American Chambers of Commerce and Tourism, though I did not disclose to her my humble intention for an honest foreigner like you.
Having noted the confidence reposed on your person by the sponsor of the recommendation. My late client was the Chief Executive officer of (Morkin Development Company) for 15 good years and he was retired on the 30th day of September 2006. After a month, My client and his entire family died on their way to a Conference in a car accident on the 30th day of October 2006.Before their death my client Fixed Deposit of US$15,000,000.00 In a Bank in United Kingdom hoping to embark into private business with funds when he comes back from the conference.
Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 4 years now' I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased in other for the funds to be transfer into your account anywhere in the world for a good business ventures. I agree to share with you 40% of the fund goes to you, while 60% to me as you manage and grow the business.
I therefore require the following information from you and upon confirmation i will give you a telephone call for a detail discussion before commencement.
{A}.YOUR FULL NAME.
{B}.YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS.
{C}.YOUR TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBER.
{D} YOUR IDENTIFICATION AND YOUR OCCUPATION.
(E).YOUR AGE.
I look forward to having you as a good business partner,
Written by me: Gerald Hoom.
Secratry for:
Attorney Felix Appelbe
Ambrose Appelble & Solicitors.

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