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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: Sam Simon <info@samuelsimon.com>
Reply-To: s.simon@drivehq.com
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 07:32:47 +0000
Subject: Hello


Dear Friend,

My name is Sam Simon,I am The co-creator of The Simpsons,I was (born
June 6, 1955)I am an American director, producer, writer, boxing
manager and philanthropist in California United State Of America,I am
Divorced with no Kids,I have been diagnosed with Colon Cancer which
was discovered very lately,because I was uncaring to my health.instead
I was too busy with my jobs. It has defiled all forms of medication,
and right now am laying down on a sick bed here at MAX INTERNATIONAL
HOSPITAL SCOTLAND.

Kindly Click on this link below for total verification as this
transaction is 100% risk free if you are interested.


http://www.salon.com/2013/07/25/terminally_ill_simpsons_co_creator_to_leave_entire_fortune_to_charity/

Thanks for your understanding as you can also Google about me on the
internet for total verification.

God Bless You.

Samuel Simon

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