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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "AMB. HASSAN TUKUR" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ambhassantukur@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 09:12:13 -0400
Subject: YOUR I WISH TO SOLICIT YOUR KIND ASSISTANCE

Sir,
Re: USD21.7 MILLION CARGO
Based on the reputation which you commend, I wish to solicit your kind assistance to receive about USD21.7 Million Cash on our behalf,the cash funds( Recovered proceed of Crude Oil and Gas Sales) on transit at John F. Kennedy International Airport,New York, USA is on-hold at transit as my Boss Suspends CBN Governor Sanusi on February 20,2014 until the conclusion of ongoing investigations into alleged breaches of enabling laws, due process and mandate of the Central Bank, due to the urgent nature of this transaction that our funds must be Delivered within 7 days, You are required to furnish to me immediately the following;
1. FULL NAME:
2. CURRENT ADDRESS:
3. TELEPHONE NUMBERS:     
4. CELLPHONE:
http://saharareporters.com/news-page/president-jonathan-suspends-cbn-governor-sanusi
On receipt of your positive reply, I will issue to you a letter of introduction and power of attorney as my Proxy to claim the Cargo, furnish you all relevant information for you to confirm the position of the funds, and its availability for pickup. I believe they can either have you come pick it up from their office or have it shipped to your place of choice.
There are smooth and legitimate arrangements to protect both parties from the breach of the law; this transaction is absolutely risk free,but you must keep it confidential for security of our positions.
Your expedient response/Call will be appreciated.
Best regards,
Amb. Hassan Tukur (OFR).
Principal Secretary to the President.
Telephone/Fax: +2348039701100
E-mail: Amb.tukur@minister.com
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