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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: Kate Carr Leee <editor@sinopanel.com>
Reply-To: <kateclee61@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Nov 2017 10:11:07 +0200
Subject: New message

 
I am an American citizen, My name is Cpt. Carr Kate Lee, a member of the U.S. ARMY medical team apart from being surprise you may be skeptical to reply me based on what is happening around the world on the internet. I have just being deployed to Syria.
I just discover One trunk of consignment box containing One Hundred Notes in $100 US bills. I have deposited the consignments with a security firm here in Syria. Presently, am looking for a trust worthy individual who will assist me in receiving the funds.
To prove my sincerity, you are not sending me any money, because most of this scam is about sending money. Though, I would like to hold back some information's for security reasons pending your response.
I send you this mail not without a measure of fear as to the consequences, but I know within me that nothing ventured is nothing gained and that success and riches never come easy or on a platter of gold. Please get back to me immediately and let me know if you intend to assist or not. If you also do not want to be involved kindly let me know so I would sever further communication with you.
Regards
Cpt.Kate Carr Lee
 

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