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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: "Kokuvi ADAMS" <adams.kokuvi@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:03:47 +0000
Subject: I NEED YOUR SWIFT RESPONSE.


Mr. Kokuvi ADAMS.
#121 FMF Housing.
BP:1414P,
G.R.A.
Lome - Togo.

Hello dear,

I write to request your co-operation in my desire to find reliable foreign
partner who will assist me in relocation and investment of US$25.5 million
dollar, presently in my possession.

I am presently serving as a government functionary in my Native Country. The
money was realised from gratifications and kickbacks which was received from
foreign contractors who executed contracts in my country in the last 2
years.

I am unable to travel out now,..so I shall be glad if you can promise me
capability to receive this money abroad and also nominate a good investment
facility in your country where the fund will be placed for profits making.

I am offering you 40% of total sum above after the transfer in a reliable
bank account
and I will forward entire plans of this transaction to you, soonest I have
your swift and positive response. I will also want to assure you that there
is no risk involve in this business.

Regards,

Mr. Kokuvi ADAMS.

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