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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: johnibeks1@terra.com.mx
Date: Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:30:46 +0200
Subject: DEAR SIR.

Lagos State Independent Power project.
Nigeria.
Date: 10th February 2005
Dear Sir,
I am interested in a partnership investment program with you or your corporation.First
permit me to introduce myself . I am Dr. John Ibeks, Director General of
the Lagos State Independent Power Project (IPP). I hope you will make out
time to study this
proposal and get back to me as soon as you can.In the execution of the above
project provided by ENRON/AES Energy
Company (USA) which is currently delivering 270 megawatts of electricity
into the national grid at NEPA's Egbin thermal station, Ikorodu Lagos. I
Collabrated with the Firm on a mutual agreement on the proceed commission
of which I have received my share
of $17.200,000=(Seventeen million Two Hundred Thousand United States dollars).

As the Director General of the Project, I cannot introduce or circulate
this funds into the Nigerian banking system considering my provisional duty
and the considering the fact that I earn less than $1,000US dollars monthly
coupled with the Bureau of conduct
guidelines and regulations for Public Civil Servants.

The above situation prompted my decision to solicit your co-operation to
take delivery of this funds into your custody for my proposed investment
as you will be adequately compensated with $4,000,000 US dollars.I will
arrange all necessary procedures in ensuring a
smooth process for the funds to get to you.I will appreciate you contact
me once you receive this mail via my e-mail indicating your
capability and willingness to enable me to give you more details of the
modus operandi of getting this money to you hitch free.
This matter requires your urgent attention and confidentiality whatever
your decision.

Please visit(http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/nigeria_ipp.html)
Best Regards,
Dr. John Ibeks.
(IPP DIRECTOR)
Lagos, Nigeria.
Please reply to (johnibeks3@yahoo.com)


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