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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Kim Joseph" <r.desk@usa.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2015 17:25:07 +0200
Subject: International Conference Invitation U.S.A ...

Dear Sir/Madam
 
Greetings from the International Society for Human Rights Organization! We are organizing a one week international Convention on (Domestic Abuse on Women & children, Human Trafficking and Child Protection)” from 25th - 28th of AUGUST 2015 in Massachusetts, at the Massachusetts Conference Center. 

It is our pleasure to invite you to participate at this international Convention. The conference meeting will contain various talks and mini workshops related to the issues of Challenges to Domestic Abuse on Women & children, Human Trafficking and Child Protection in our society.

The sponsors of the event will cover the cost of your round-trip air tickets on a direct flight at the most economical fare and we shall provide assistance for your visa arrangement, and your ground transportation from the airport to the conference venue. Hotel accommodation booking costs will be your own responsibility. Please contact the conference secretariat office for more information on registration for participation: [ ishr.secretariat@zoho.com ],

Looking forward to your honorable presence,

Regards 
Kimberlyn Joseph
Program Assistant - Conference Organizing Committee
International Society for Human Rights -ISHR
Federal St, Boston, MA 02110, USA

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