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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: mrrichardbenson2005@tiscali.co.uk
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2005 09:29:05 -0700
Subject: Good Day.

Good Day,

I am Mr.Richard Benson , an Executive Director of Projects, in a multinational
firm. I decided to forward to you this business proposal in anticipation
that you may be in position to assist/handle this business with us.We want
a reliable person, who could assist us in receiving
funds from a company we assisted in their bid for a contract in our firm
. The company has therefore requested for information from us of who is to
receive the promised amount on our behalf and because we are not allowed
by company rules and regulation as in any other company to
receive gratification for service rendered officially or operate or own foreign
accounts, hence the need for your assistance.On our part, all modalities
had been worked out in ensuring
a smooth transaction.

All I want from you is your mailing address,endevour to scan and send a copy
of your international passport,for proper recognition,fax number,telephone
number,and i hope you are a trust worthy person,as soon as you get the money
from the security company in Holland Please don't betray me.The total amount
invole in this deal is $12.Million's Twelve Million Unite State Dollar's
right now,this money is awaing claim,via the security company in Holland.

I want you to show interest soonest for urgent conclusion of this transaction.
As soon as you indicate your Interest, further instructions will be passed
on to you on the procedure that
we will follow in accomplishing this Proposal.On accomplishment of this deal
you will be entitled to 15% of the total sum. If this proposal is accepted
by you, kindly reach me immediately via e-mail (mrrichardbenson2005@yahoo.co.uk)
furnishing me with your confidential telephone numbers.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards
Mr Richard Benson.


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