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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: "Life Love" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:30:44 -0800
Subject: I want to be your love
Dear,
I saw you email and profile n decided to write you to seek for your hands in a friendship that will last for ever.
I am nice looking and have a nice carear. i market crude oil for multinationals. i want to settle down and marry after my
spouce died in accident just this last two months ago.
I will be very glad to know you better and get to know me better.
wait your reply so we can start from here.
have a nice day.
happy xmas and new year in advance.
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