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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: "AGAI FARMS" <babande2000-favouredagai@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: "AGAI FARMS" <ahmed2222agai@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 03:07:37 -0700
Subject: Notice To All Farmers


Dear One,
I wish to inform you that your fellow farmer, the paramount ruler (KING) of Bokkos in Jos Plateau State of the northern part of country Nigeria and the owner of one of the biggest farms in Nigeria, king Lazarus Agai, was killed few weeks ago by unknown gunmen suspected to be hired assassins while visiting his farm. His wife (My mother), my elder brother by name Shagari and security aide (Police orderly) Inspector, Sunday Wuya were also shot dead by the unknown gunmen.
This happened when the Monarch was returning to Bokkos his home town after visiting his farm. Fortunately, I was away to one of the ministries on appointment at the time of the incident if not, I would have been a victim of this dastardly act by callous people. The only surviving person among them was an eight year grandson of my father, Master, Angelo Afala who survived miraculously with gunshot wounds. The Late first class chief has since been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
Narrating his story, the grandson of the late Saf Ron-Kurele, who was among the convoy of his grandfather, said the suspected herders attacked them while returning from the farm ,the assassins suddenly appeared from inside the bush with the AK47 raffles ,shot sporadically at the whole convoy of my late Dad and killing all except Master Angelo Afala who is in pain but managed to speak on what occurred to them, narrating how his grandfather and mother (in the same vehicle) were instantly murdered by the assailants. He said the attackers opened fire sporadically, shooting on his Royal Highness_s moving car with bullets shattering the glasses, after which the assailants left them and scrabbled for safety. As i write this email I am hiding for my dear life but the question is; HOW LONG WILL I CONTINUE TO HIDE? Hence my decision as the only surviving heir apparent of my late father to relocate and move my Late father`s savings from one of the local banks here in my country which is to the tune of $5.2m (Five Million Two Hundred Thousand United states Dollars) to invest in farming with any farming firm outside my country as farming has been our family business over the years. I have discussed and finalized with the bank for the transfer.
Please, if any should be interested to collaborate with me, contact me on my email and direct phone number below and also provide me with your contact.
Yours faithfully,
Ahmed Agai. ahmed2222agai@hotmail.com PH:+2348092560476


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