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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: georgerebbeca@blackglobalnetwork.net
Reply-To: george_rebbeca11@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:08:31 -0500
Subject: Greetings From Rebbeca Marshal!!

Greetings From Rebbeca Marshal!!

l am Rebbeca George Marshal,chief executive of harrison oil . l know this proposal will come to you as a surprise because we have not met before either physically or through correspondence.I have no doubt in your ability to handle this proposal involving huge sum of money.

My husband is Chief George Harry Marshal Chairman, Harrison Oil (Now Late)he was the Chairman of the opposition Party in Nigeria ANPP in South South Nigeria,but was murdered in cold blood by unknown gun men just a two weeks to the April 19th 2003 Election the Election that brought this present evil Government to power for the second time.

My husband was killed because he wanted the Nigerians to live a very happy live,but the bucanneers that has been ruling this beautiful country for over 35 years refuse to allow a change,so they decided to kill him in order to have their way.Meanwhile we are from Eleme (an oil rich town) in south south Nigeria. My Community Produces 5.8% of the total crude oil production in Nigeria and 0.5% of the Dollar value of each barrelis paid to my husband as royalty by the Federal Government since he is from oil rich region.

My husband was also the Chairman of ELEME Special Oil Trust Fund.In his position as the Chairman of the Oil Trust Fund, he made some money which he left for me as the only heir apparent. The money is Twenty Million, Seven Hundred Thousand US Dollars(US$20.7).This Money originated from the accumulated royalties between 1976-1998 Due to poor banking system in Nigeria and political instability as a result of long stay of Military in Government. He deposited this Money in a Strong Room/VAULTS with an open Beneficiary in a security company pending when he would finish arrangement to transfer it Abroad.

He was planning this before they murdered him inside his living room,Just before my husband was murdered, one day he called me and told me this Government might kill him if care is not taken due to the differences he had with the Government,but he is not worried he says if they kill him since he is fighting the cause of the poor masses.Then he called my attention to the money and charged me to look for a Foreigner who would assist me in the transfer/investment of the funds abroad.So l would be very grateful if you could accept to help me achieve this great objective.I promise to give you 40% of the total funds transferred to your vital bank account as compensation for your assistance.

Upon your response indicating your interest to my offer,I will appreciate that you send to me your Full Name,Contact Address,Telephone and Fax Number so as to enable my Lawyer commence action with the procuring of the necessary document that will present you as next of kin to my late Husband

May the almighty God bless you as you help me out of this predicament.

I wait your response.

Best Regards,

Rebbeca George Marshal


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