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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: davidokafor@tiscali.co.uk
Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 20:03:22 +0100
Subject: BUSINESS PARTHERSHIP

From-Mr David Okafor
Lagos Nigeria

Dear Sir,
Forgive my indignation if this message comes to you as a surprise and
if
it might offend you without your prior consent and writing through this
channel. I am Mr David Okafor I would like to apply through this medium
for your co-operation and to secure an opportunity to invest and do
joint
business with you in your country.

I have a substantial capital I earnestly intend to invest in your
country
in a very lucrative venture of which you are to advise and assist
execute
the said venture over there for the mutual benefits of both of us.My
long-term
idea is for you to become my business partner in your country and
generate
ideas on how money will be invested, probably managed and the type of
investment
after the money is
transferred to your custody with your assistance.

Meanwhile, on indication of your willingness to handle this transaction
sincerely by protecting our interests and upon your acceptance of this
proposal,I
would furnish you with the full detailed information,
procedure,amount involved and mutual agreement on your percentage
interest
or share holding for helping me to secure the release of the deposit
and
investing the
money.


I shall be glad to reserve this respect and opportunity for you, if you
so desire, but do urge you to give the matter your immediate attention
it
deserves. Please upon receipt of this mail kindly reply to the email
address:(david_okafor@myway.com)for
more intimate and detailed discussions please sent to me your mobile
phone
number.

Finally, I have told you every thing so ponder it over and lend me your
response without delay.

with regards.

Reply ASAP

Mr David Okafor


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