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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: Mrs.Suzan Morehead <mrssuzan.morehead0@gmail.com>
Date: 11 Aug 2011 11:19:25 -0600
Subject: YOUR OUTSTANDING PAYMENT IS READY / THIS MAIL IS SENT TO 500 BENEFICIARIES TAKE NOTE

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Debt Management Office

Plot 12/14 Ahmadu Bello Way

Victoria Island, Lagos - Nigeria



Attn: Concerned Beneficiary,



Dear: Sir/Ma,



You may not understand why this mail came to you but kindly read the following for the benefit of receiving your over due payment.



My name is Mrs. Suzan Morehead, the coordinating officer of the Debt Management Board here in Nigeria.



We are delegated by the Nigerian Government in conjunction with the United Nation Organization to deal and resolve issues relating to victims of scam and also ensure that genuine beneficiaries receives their payment from Nigeria Government.



We were opportune to have a close view on your payment file and discovered that you have a legitimate claim from the Nigerian Government but it's just that the documentation process was faulty and nobody told you this in the past which has caused you all these pains and agonies these years.



Now you are directed to forward bellow information and be rest assured that you will receive your payment within 48hours upon the ratification of your transaction.



It is also mandatory that you indicate if your transaction falls within CONTRACT PAYMENT,INHERITANCE PAYMENT or LOTTERY.



(1) Your Full Names:................................

(2) Address:............................................

(3) Your Telephone and Fax number:..........

(4) Age:..................................................

(5) Occupation:.......................................

(6) Amount Due to be paid to you...................................

(6) Amount Scammed by these Scam artists:.....................

(7) Indicate if contract,Inheritance or Lottery payment



I want to sincerely help you realize your payment.



I look forward to hear from you.



Yours Faithfully,



Mrs. Suzan Morehead

Coordinating Officer


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