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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: "Gen. Lucas Morriosn" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <lucasmorison12@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:52:14 +0800
Subject: How are you?

Hell,
 
 
My name is Lucas Morrison an Army General residing Afghanistan.
 
During one of our operations in the Middle East, we uncovered a huge amount of money running into Millions of Dollars, packed and sealed in trunk boxes which were handed over to the United Nations as required.
 
Although we were able to part away with some reason amount of money (USD50, 000,000) which has been deposited in a security company.
 
I am seeking for a reliable investment opportunity where i can invest this fund as i am unable to invest this fund in my name due to the fact that i am still in active service as such i am contacting you for your assistance.
 
I'm interested in investing in any lucrative business you may suggest. Real Estate, Agriculture etc..
 
Upon your confirmation, i shall make arrangements to dispatch these boxes through a reliable diplomatic courier delivery Company to you without any problem and as well prepare an MOU as regards to the transaction.
 
I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Regards
Gen Lucas Morrison
Email Address: lucasmorison1@rediffmail.com

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