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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "lome togo" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Sandra <sadraedan@live.fr>
Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2013 08:15:51 +0100 (BST)
Subject: HELLO
My name is Miss Sandra Edan from Lome Togo the only daughter of late Mr. and Mrs John Edan. I want you to assist me to transfer an inherited money US$ 1 .2 M to you and I come over to continue my life there.My father left it in bank before his untimely death as a result of food poison.I am an orphan . I will give you 15% but upon your reply I will tell you how and why do I choose you for this & why I want to transfer it out and many you need to know.
Thanks and God bless!
Best regards,
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