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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: Chris lammey <chrislammey3@msn.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:35:05 +0000
Subject: Treat as urgent!






With all due respect,

My name is Chris Steve Lammey an attorney by profession, in my quest to find a reliable trustee to manage the assets/estate of my late client valued at only US$46000000.00 (Forty-Six Million US Dollars). I contacted you and it is the only reason why you are receiving this email from me.

I shall be willing to supply you with more detailed information concerning this business project upon hearing back from you. I have no intention whatsoever to delve into your private life considering the fact that you have never had any communication with me in the past, but due to the nature of this business project based on the fact that I lack the locus-stand to assume the role of the trustee or appoint any of my relation to become the trustee by virtue of the facts and circumstances surrounding this project, I am left with no other choice, but to carry out a discreet search for a reputable person outside the shores of my country and consequently seek your stewardship.

If you wish to render your selfless service, but very rewarding, do provide me with the following information's via email.

1.Your full names
2.Tel & fax numbers
3.Complete Address
4.Your occupation and your Age

I shall provide you with more clear detailed information upon hearing back from you. Thank you, all inconvenience is regretted.

Best regards,Chris Steve Lammey Esq.
Principal Partner

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