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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: Mr Khan Omar Ali Saeed <khanomar.khanomar.ali@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 04:41:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Attn: Sir/ Madam,
Attn: Sir/ Madam,
I want to transfer US$15 Million to your bank account. The fund belongs to our deceased customer who died with his entire family in Iraq War 2006, leaving nobody for the claim and as such, I decided to contact   you to enable us claim the fund. Your share is 50% while 50% for me.This transaction is 100% risky free you can contact me through Private Phone Number +22676519849
Contact me for more details.
get back to me with the following details
Your Full Name....
Your Sex..........
Your Age..........
Your Country......
Your Occupation...
Your Personal Mobile Number..
Thanks
Mr. Khan Omar Ali Saeed +22676519849
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