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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <dy196952@gmx.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 27 May 2017 08:04:24 +0100
Subject: Re: Reminder/ Your Check...

Hello My Good Friend,
 
After all we have tried to see that this transaction was executed successfully but faith has its own way of doing things. But I succeeded with help of a friend to get the fund transferred to her account without any hitch.
 
I have raised check of $500,000,00 USD in your name as compensation for your effort in trying to help me. I will be traveling for a business trip with 10:47 pm flight tonight.
 
I like you to stop any further communication you have with your local representative and officials departments whom may call you or email you concerning this Check of $500,000,00 USD except Danny Hansen.
 
Meanwhile, send the following information to my PA for further procedures thus:
 
Your full name:
You’re Address
Phone & fax:
Occupation:
 
 
 
Name: Danny Moore
E-mail address: dh196952@mynet.com
 
 
He will advise you further about the shipment of the Barclay's Bank draft to your Residence Address or Office Address you may provide. Be informed that the Barclay's Bank draft has only validity period of 21 banking days. So your early response to that effect shall be admired.
 
Note: the only money you shall send to my P.A is the delivery fee of $263 to enable him get your Check to you.
 
Regards,
Mr. Davis Ryan
 
 

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