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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: Engr Mustapha Bello <morioka@i-f-d.co.jp>
Reply-To: <info.fmwh@ymail.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2017 19:53:49 +0100
Subject: FROM FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HOUSING

                              FROM:THE CHAIRMAN,
                              CONTRACT REVIEW PANEL,
                              FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HOUSING
                              FEDERAL SECRETARIAT OFFICE COMPLEX
                              F.C.T ABUJA.
                              Email:fed.ministryofworksandhousing@live.com
 
 
 
                                 FUND TRANSFER/INVESTMENT
 
Dear Sir/Madam,
 
First, I must solicit your strictest confidence in this transaction,this is by virtue of it's nature as being utterly confidential and top secret.Study this portion carefully and advice categorically, if you will be able to handle, as I might not want to be exposed of the information considering the source and reputation of my name.
 
I am the Director of project and the newly appointed chairman, contract reviewing committee(CRC) of the Federal ministry of Works and Housing(FMW&H) in Abuja,Nigeria. I am seeking your assistance to enable me transfer the sum of US $17,000,000.00 into your account for mutual benefits.This money came about as a result of a contract executed on behalf of my Ministry,the (Federal Ministry of Works and Housing). This contract was officially assigned to be awarded and executed by two foreign contractors at the tune of US$80,500,000.00,but in the course of our negotiation, we bargained with only one foreign contractor, a Bulgarian firm which now executed the contract at the cost of US$63,500,000.00. Thus leaving the remaining US$17M to our (members of the CRP ) benefits unknown to the contractor and any other person in my Ministry. This contract has been satisfactorily executed and inspected as the Bulgarian firm is presently securing his payment from my Ministry.
 
It is however to this effect that I seek your maximum assistance and approval to present your company name alongside with the Bulgarian contractor as the second foreign con tractor to enable me transfer the difference(US$17M)into your account for further investment depending on your advice.On actualization of the transaction, the funds
will be shared thus:
 
 
1. 30% of the money go to you for acting as the beneficiary of the funds.
2. 10% for reimbursement to both parties for incidental expenses that may be incurred in the course of the transaction for insurance, phone bills,documentation etc. 3. 60% for me and my partners,which we intend to commence an importation business with you.
All logistics are in place and all modalities worked out or the smooth conclusion of the transaction within ten to fourteen days of commencement after receipt of the following information;
 
1.Your name and address,
2.Company's name and address if any,
3.Your telephone and fax numbers.
4.Your contact Email Address.
 
When we receive the above information from you by e-mail, we shall apply and obtain the necessary payment approvals from the relevant authorities including the Federal Ministry of Finance (F.M.F)which shall allocate you or your company foreign exchange cover or US$30 million you or your company shall be officially regarded as the beneficiary of the funds. When the money is transferred to your account, upon confirmation from you that the fund has been credited into your Nominated Bank Account,my colleagues (2) and I will come over to your country for the sharing of the fund to commence our Importation Business.Lets trust that absolute confidentiality be our watchword throughout this business transaction. Your line of business does not matter.
 
However, your prompt reply will enable us to expedite action by forwarding the information (your bank particulars) to the authority concerned for immediate processing of the document/remittance.If you are able to handle this, do reply back immediately for more information and the way forward.Contact Email:fed.ministryofworksandhousing@live.com
 
Thanks and best regards.
Engr. Mustapha Bello

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