419 Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam (2006-01)

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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:
- "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs Dorrise Ize"
<events@fabian8.com>
Date: 9 Jul 2014 14:07:14 +0100
Subject: PLEASE TREAT WITH LOVE !

Hello My Dear,PLEASE TREAT WITH LOVE !I am very happy to get your email and I will be grateful if you will give me the chance to perform the action for the release of $12.1Million United States Dollars to you with my attorney.I will do my best to see that you receive the $12.1Million United States Dollars then after that we can share the funds 40% / 60%. This is my deal with you as a staff of NNPC Management, I will add your name in my payment list for you to receive the $12.1m as one of the beneficiary, I will perform all the documentations for a smooth transaction.Do not be afraid or be surprise on how you are one of the beneficiaries to receive this funds, I will make it possible so after you receive the funds, you will share 40-60 with me and my attorney.I am a widow and I am about to go for retirement that is why I need to do this so that I will have enough money to take care of my family. My country is corrupt and nobody cares about widows, even the government cannot assist my family in any way that is why I am using this opportunity. Please I want you to take this transaction serious with me and promise me you will not be greedy to sit on the whole $12.1Million United States Dollar when it gets to you. This is more reason I need to speak with you on phone for us to work with one mind,please send your telephone number to me immediately you receive this email.Thanks,Yours sincerely,
Mrs dorris ize

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