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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: Dispatch Manager <Dhldelivery25@outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 30 May 2020 10:46:16 +0000
Subject: Compliments of the day my dear friend


Compliments of the day my dear friend

I want to drop you a quick note because I did not hear from you concerning the information I sent you the other day Please let me know if your email is still valid, I contacted you independently of my investigation and no one is informed of this communication. I would like to intimate you with certain facts that I believe would be of interest to you. Before proceeding further, I wish to introduce myself properly to you. I am Eng. George Frank., the administrative officer, working with a DIPLOMATIC FIDUCIARY/SECURITY COMPANY here in Togo. My duty involves administrative documentation /periodical inspection of deposits in the company.

We arrange for the safekeeping of special and valuable packages and baggage in trust for reputable clients that are honest and of proven character. My company also work in collaboration with top quality Firms and Governments of various countries as we have earned a name as a service oriented agents whose hallmarks in reliability and confidentiality are revered internationally. As such, International Missions, Middle East Diplomats and Embassies of the various countries especially in Middle East, have used our services to their very satisfaction in the time past.

Before the Iraqi crisis a benefactor Dr.Abdullah Habeeb Rahman whose identity can not be disclosed because of the Non Circumvention and Non Disclosure Agreement that was signed with the said benefactor, and whose time deposit with our company has elapsed. Our investigation reveals that the benefactor had since died during the iraqi war without leaving a will or next of kin to the effect of his consignment in our custody.

The funds total $18.5M (Eighteen Million, Five Hundred Thousand U.S.Dollars) and we confirm that these funds are fully free of any liens, or encumbrances and are clean, clear and non-criminal origin and are available in the form of Consignment.

As the administrative officer of the company where this fund is deposited, I have decided to contact you for assistance to stand in as the beneficiary of this fund, (all documents relevant to this will be provided to you for your security coverage) which will be moved out in your name for onward investment. I am willing to part with a good negotiable percentage of the funds with you or better still commit it into joint venture projects with you.Though, we have neither met nor done any business together before, I am hopeful that this would be the beginning of a lasting mutually rewarding union among us if you give this proposal a priority attention. I believe business is risk, contacts and people worthy of trust hence, the need for this correspondent.

However, I would like to assure you at this junction that the success of this transaction is guaranteed provided that you cooperate with me and follow my directives hence, every arrangements to move these funds have been perfected but I need a trusted partner who talk less and worthy of trust. I am ready to consider your prize to the best of my ability and upon acceptance, a legally binding agreement shall drafted in association with this transaction and forwarded to you for your signature prior to the movement of funds in your names as would be agreed upon.

At the moment, all I need from you is your letter/E-mail of acceptance with your detailed “Resume Information” given me a better knowledge/understanding of my prospective partner which shall be forwarded to my legal adviser for necessary action to be taken as regards the legal documents of this transaction.

If this proposal appeals to you, kindly find the following information below, and genuinely answer the relevant questions. Requested Information is to ensure that no mistake or error is made and it should be forwarded in the manner stated below:

1)Your full name.
2)Phone, fax and mobile #.
3)Email Address
3)company name, position and address.
4)profession, age and marital status.
5)Copy of Intel passport,drivers license,or any valid ID card.

I await your response Urgently.
From George Frank.
Your partnership is required urgently, please confirm the receipt of this message to my alternative e-mail: infoenquiry13@gmail.com

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