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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: senator@terra.com.mx
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 07:53:50 -0700
Subject: Urgent investment in your country

ABUBAKAR FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS LTD.
23 Bode Thomas Street.
Surulere Lagos,
Nigeria.
Email.senator_abubakar2001@yahoo.it

Tel:234-8023298931
Dear Sir,
I write to you based on a request by an investor and his need for investment/funding
in your country. My name is Dr.Senator Abubakar, a financial consultant
and I work with areputable financial services firm.

My company most times represents the interests of very wealthy investors.
Due to the sensitivity of the position they hold in their society and the
unstable investment environment of their country, they evacuate majority
of their funds into more stable economic and developed nations where they
can get good yield for their money. I was recently approached by a Reserved
Client, whom I had personally worked with a few years ago with a proposal.
What he request is an individual such as yourself, who will be willing to
receive money on his behalf abroad, and put it to good use for a period
not exceeding 6 years for astart.The client has offered these terms:

1. 10% commission paid to me and my foreign partner of the total funds successfull
evacuated. The funds in question are over 23.2 Million US Dollars.

2. The funds will be used by the foreign partner for six years as a loan
without any interest. That is, you do not pay any interest on the money
but you give the client 50% of all profits after tax that accrued from the
use of the funds. If these terms are agreeable to you, kindly let me know
and I will provide you with all necessary information and procedures involved.

A copy of your response should be sent to this email or my
alternative email sentor_abubakar2001@yahoo.it
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Senator Abubakar


PS* The client is willing to make available the fund to
your possession and in your country within 3days of
confirmation of your capability.



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