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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: "FERNANDEZ MIGUEL" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fernandezmiguel20360@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2017 07:38:58 +0100
Subject: GREETINGS

Greetings,
 
I know this message will come to you as a surprise; however, I am out
rightly relying on the source through which I have got your contact.
No doubt you’re a person of good repute, hence my reason and
confidence for contacting you.
 
Firstly, It will be my pleasure to let you know about me. My name is
FERNANDEZ MIGUEL, and Captain in the US Army, currently
serving in US Army based camp in Afghanistan.
 
Presently, I head a team of platoon of soldiers in the town called
Sheberghan in the capital city of the Jowzjan Province in Northern
Afghanistan. Sheberghan is the town where Talibans have their
stronghold. During one the Talabans biggest attack which almost wipe
out this town, I and my team intervene and we succeeded in saving the
lives of many including that of the Mayor of the province and his
family members. As a result this, our gallantry intervention was
appreciated and rewarded by the mayor and people of Sheberghan. My
portion and share from the reward received from the mayor of
Sheberghan is $12,500,000 (Twelve million Five hundred thousand USD).
Meanwhile, since I can’t move this funds to USA now because of some
reasons which contradict the US military code of services, I have
managed to move this money out of Afghanistan and now deposited in
Overseas.. This was made successful through the help of a United
Nations registrar.
 
 
Hence, sequel to the type of job I do which has made it completely
impossible for this money to be remitted in my name and favor,
therefore, I wish to seek for your cooperation to get the funds from
the place of deposit. I want to present you to them as the beneficiary
of the said funds. I have sort opinions, made consultations and I was
advised to get a beneficiary. From all indications, it is a risk free
transaction. Upon the receipt of your next mail, I shall explain to
you all you need to know about the transfer arrangements. Kindly bear
in mind that trust and time is of great essence for this transaction
to be successful, also bear in mind that all your efforts towards
making the transfer a success shall be rewarded.What percentnge do you
need?
 
Always remember me in your daily prayers. Please this transaction
should be kept to yourself alone, so many things is at stake,
including my job, my integrity etc, Am waiting to hear from you.
 
 
Regards
Fernandez Miguel
REPLY TO:   fernandezmiguel20360@gmail.com

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