Good Example of one version of the scam

This is a good example of the "I don't have a puppy, but a good friend/customer of mine does..." version of the scam. Notice the elaborate detail in this one.... (taken from the 419 Scam website.


Kelly White, Nigeria (kelly_white1001@yahoo.com)

Hello ,
I am sorry the English bulldog babies have been adopted,hopefully i will be having a new litter by may next year,if you would be interested in adopting else where i could refer you to my old client who adopted the 2 Bulldogs (1 Male and 1 Female) from me 4 weeks ago he is a doctor and was formally with,International Federation Of Red Cross and Crescent Societies. Dallas Area Chapter,4800 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas,75234,TEXAS.

Part of their project is a joint initiative of International HIV/AIDS Alliance which is been sponsored by World Health Organisation(WHO) and World Bank.He is part of the NGO(Non Governmental Organisation)movement and have just been transfered to West Africa to head a Center in Nigeria.

Before leaving for Nigeria he adopted 2 English bulldog babies from me,but due to his work in Africa which has created less time for him to take good care of the puppies he has asked me to help him put the 2 adorable babies for adoption on the Yahoo Classifieds.

All you have to do is pay the cost of Adoption/shipping,the puppies are currently 14 weeks old and are Akc registered,with complete papers.He is presently in Nigeria with the puppies,contact him immediately if you are interested.You can reach him at th contact informatons below.

Email: kelly_white1001@yahoo.com

Full names:Doctor Kelly White
Address: 2800 king street,Lagos.Nigeria.
Zipe code: 23401

He will provide you with all the details of the puppies.Kindly tell him that the breeder whom he asked to help him put up an awareness as regard the adoption reffered you.

All the best