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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: Adrian Romero <ar7167656@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2014 03:32:18 +0100
Subject: Hello Dear,


Hello Dear,

I have this business which I will cherish to contact you but if only you
will be trusted: My name is Mr.Adrian Romero an Accountant with Unity Trust
Bank London Uk.

The arrangement of this legitimate deal is for you to only assist me have
the said fund transfer into your nominated bank account through the bank
internet online banking transaction. i discovered the said money on my last
year report as the chef Accountant.

The amount involved is (GBP£5,210,000.00.) Five Million Two Hundred And Ten
Thousand British Pound Only. And will like you to work with my advice so
that we will not make any error.

since the transfer will go through online that means there will be no
delays for immediate transfer, I will also give you 40% for the total funds
as commission.

If you are willing to assist me on this proposal therefore go ahead and
fill the below information;

Full name.......
Address.........
Age....,Sex.....
Occupation......
Telephone.......
Fax number......


Faithfully Yours.
Mr.Adrian Romero

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