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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: "gloria124@cantv.net" <gloria124@cantv.net>
Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 13:27:14 -0430
Subject: From Ms Gloria Pattugalan.

From Ms Gloria Pattugalan.
 
My name is Ms.Gloria Pattugalan, daughter of Late Judge Nathaniel Pattugalan of Philippines. My father survived an attempt murder in life on the 27th of October 2005. And was killed 19th of January 2007.Since the first attempt till date his murderers  have not been identified .
 
I am afraid of my life because i believe his death has to do with the government or politicians because my father was against corruption.After the first attempt on my father's life,  he went to secure  US$3 Million  outside the country. 

I would want you to assist me retrieve this money,so that i will come to live a new life in your country.
 
Yours sincerely
Gloria Pattugalan

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