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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: "JIM CHUBA" <jimchuba55@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2006 06:39:35 -0700
Subject: Juba Import and Export Co.Nig.Ltd,

Juba Import and Export Co.Nig.Ltd,
13, Queens Drive,
V/Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

I, Mr. Jim chuba:
I represent Juba import and export company based in Nigeria. My company exports cocoa, Arts & Craft and other goods/services forworld trade.


We are looking for representatives in Europe Asia and America that can help my company in clearing our money,because most of our customers pay with checks and we don't have a foreign account that will clear this money.
 
As our representative you will receive 10% of any money you clear for the company, that's how you will be paid by the company, and the rest of the money will be paid into an account we will provide for you.
If you are interested in our offer, please send your NAME, CONTACT ADDRESSS and TELEPHONE NUMBER.

Looking forward to hear from you.
Very Respectfully,

Mr,Jim chuba, President

Juba  Imp.& Exp.Co.Nig.ltd.

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