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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: "Fell, Carol (MH)" <Carol.Fell@easternhealth.org.au>
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:28:47 +1100
Subject: Re: Yours Attention Dearest,




Re: Yours Attention Dearest,

My name is Duncan S. Todd, a British citizen by origin. I'm a retired former oil firm worker in Libya. I'm contacting you on behalf of a former adviser to late Mutassim Gaddafi whom was a former National Security Advisor to the Libyan government that was caught and killed by anti-Gaddafi forces in Sirte October 20, 2011 during the Libyan revolution. This top aid whom doesn't want his name's in print for his safety due to that fact Libyan's situation looks very fragile towards late col Gadaffi loyalist in his country. More details on assets frozen link below:

http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/03/28/203859.html

This top aid, secure some top secret documents relating to the late Mutassim Gaddafi asset worth a total sum of US$17.3 million U.S. dollars in a Private Holding Firm in Europe without stating his next of kin or a successor to his great assets. Your assistance as foreigner is necessary because the holding firm will welcome any foreigner who has correct information.

Therefore, I call on you to assist me to receive/claim this assets as my boss has advised me that I should make sure this assets secured and invested out Libya. Let me know if are interested to help us secure these assets in your country. My boss is offering you 30% from the total assets and 10% for your charity home. While 60% to be meaning fully invested either in your existing business or anyone you deem profitable in this regard.

I am waiting for your confirmation that will enable me provide you with details of this assets claim by providing me with your full contact details: FULL NAME, HOME ADDRESS, AGE, OCCUPATION & DIRECT MOBILE NUMBER without time wasting to my private ID: info.duncantodd@rogers.com

Please Note: This email is from a notification email only and does not accept incoming email, please reply to me via my private email address: info.duncantodd@rogers.com

I await your urgent response.

Best regards,
Duncan S. Todd.




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