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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: ahardi.usman34@laposte.net
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 10:59:20 +0100
Subject: BUSINESS VENTURE.


Sincere Greetings, It is my pleasure to contact you for a business venture which I intend to establish in your country. Am Ahardi Usman, am an Accountant here in bank of Africa Ouagadougou. I will like you to indicate your interest to receive transfer of US$8.5 Million into your foreign bank account. If you are 100% trustworthy, kindly reply back immediately with your complete information’s , Reply Here for security reason  (1)Full name:…..; (2)Address:...., (3)Country:...., (4).Private cell phone:..., (5)Occupation:...., (6)Age:..

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