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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: "Darla Dobbs" <test@PTUNIVERSAL.COM>
Reply-To: mkp419@outlook.com
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2015 15:54:22 -0600
Subject: URGENT HELP NEEDED!

Hi Friend,

I hope this mail meets you in good health .My Name is Mrs. Darla Dobbs, I am a deaf,I was married to late Engr.Charles Dobbs, who worked with Shell Development Company in London for Twenty-Six years before he died in the year 2005 after a brief illness that lasted for only five days. Following my ill health(Cancer of the Lungs), my Doctor told me that I may not live longer than required due to my health condition.I will want you to help me collect my deposit and dispatch it to charity organizations. I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner. Hence the reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid of death hence i know where i am going.I know that i am going to be in the blossom of the creator. I have set aside 40% for you and for your time in helping me carry out this great task,More details will be made known to you upon your response.

Awaiting Your Swift Response
May God Bless You.
Darla Dobbs
My Private Email: mkp419@outlook.com

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