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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: "Mohammed F. Amin" <susan.sha002@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mohammedf.amin11@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2014 01:01:27 -0700
Subject: YOUR URGENT RESPONSE IS NEEDED!!!


Dear friend,

My name is Mohammed F. Amin I am a Sudanese citizen , and a banker with
Arab Bank in Sudan , I am an personal account officer to the ousted
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, I am currently in WestAfrica, for an
assignment which is the reason why I am contacting you through this means.

I need somebody who can assist us receive a huge amount of funds on-behalf
of the Mubarak Family. The recent revolution in Egypt has made it mandate
for President Mubarak to step Down from Power and now some of his
properties, companies and assets are being confiscation the new Government
according to the order of the people of Egypt.

The President bank accounts also has been frozen in Switzerland and other
European countries as a result of this latest development in Egypt and the
entire Arab World, The president’s Son and their Family members and
relatives were all affected by this new development hence-there is need for
them to find a safe haven somewhere.

I want to confirm from you if you can handle this transaction, as we intend
to Move some funds belonging to this Family to your country, but we need
Good and sincere people who will not capitalize on the recent development
and sit on the Money when it gets to them.

Please note that this is a sincere solicitation with no bad Intents, if
you can handle the transaction and you have the Financial Capability, just
indicate by responding back to me either by email of fax,The amount
involved is $25 million usd and You are entitle to 35% of this fund, 5% has
been mapped out for any expenses that may occur during the process. Please
get back to me as soon as possible for you alone have I sent this mail to.

Please contact me via this email:
mohammedf.amin11@gmail.com

With respect and regards,


Mohammed F. Amin

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