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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: Jane Fred <jane4u.2009@yahoo.in>
Date: Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:30:57 +0530 (IST)
Subject: Nice To Meet You,


Nice To Meet You,



Dear Friend How Are You Today i Hope Fine i wish You long Life And
Prosperity.I pray this day brings you a happiness, wealthier and very
helpful day,how is life over there in your country?i hope you are in
atmosphere of peace and love.



It was very great to me when i found you at
(www.laurelhighland.com) as i
was searching for a responsible and reliable person to have a good
relationship with and immediately i found a great spark in my heart
despite that i have not seen you in person,but there was a good feeling
that really gave me a nice pleasure to communicate with you and see how
the sun will shines like,am willing to be your friend and have a
wonderful and honest relationship with you.

And there is special reason that i have,and decided to contact you
because of the urgency i have in my situation.My name is Jane,and i grew
up in a good family with a humble manner.



You can just write me back now,so that i will tell you full introduction
of my self,and for us to get acquainted with each other,i will also
send you my picture,as soon as i see your respond.



And please let noting be a barrier for our relationship and don't forget
to write me back and let us get acquainted to each other.Also remember
love and understading matters alot in life.And all the darkness in the
world, cannot put off the light of a single candle as long as the light
of love shines bright in your heart



My Email Address  is (jane4u.2009@yahoo.in)



Hope to hear from you soon,because i will like us to build a good and a
favourable Relationship for each other.



From My Heart and With humble Regards.

Miss Jane.




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