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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: james morgan <genjamesmorgan36@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:06:38 +0200
Subject: DELIVERY OF YOUR FUND

*Dear Friend,*
*
*
*I am Lt Gen James Morgan writing this official letter to you, today I meet
my President Goodluck Jonathan,to fight corruption in Nigeria. I went
through your file here in Nigeria and I find out that you have been dealing
with those impostors.I have good news for your now; Our President Goodluck
Jonathan has approved $9.5 Million in your name.

Finally, I don't have much time to write rather I believe in action, I will
advise you to fill this information below, to enable me carry on the
delivery of your Consignment Box.

YOUR FULL NAME:
YOUR CORRECT HOME ADDRESS:
YOUR DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER:

Immediately this information is received by me, your Consignment will be
delivered to you.

I will forward to you back up copies of certificates approved by the
Presidency on your behalf for the delivery.

I wait for your urgent respond.

Congratulations.

Best Regards,

DATE 13 : 10 : 2012
Lt Gen James Morgan
Federal Republic of Nigeria*

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