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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: "K. Bitrus Yakubu" <bitrusy@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:03:49 +0700
Subject: Humbly Request Your Partnership

Dear Prospective Partner,



Good Morning,


I am reaching you via email as it is the quickest means to reach you
giving the urgency of this matter. It is of Utmost Importance that you
treat this communication with the highest level of Confidentiality that it
deserves. I am Kenneth Bitrus Yakubu; brother to the embattled former
NNPC/GMD (Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation/Group Managing Director)
Engr. Andrew L. Yakubu.


My brother approved various crude oil DEALS with “Affiliates” from around
the world, whilst serving as Head of the Nigerian National Petroleum
Corporation (NNPC).


I have been mandated by him (Andrew L. Yakubu) and handed all valid
documents regarding a deposit currently lodged in a Security Company in
Europe. The deposit is in (US Dollars). And needs to be transferred
immediately to a trusted Individual/Partner for immediate investment
purpose in any lucrative sector.


Mandating me became paramount, giving the fact He nor I, cannot
personally/directly apply for the transfer of the deposit to an
onshore/offshore and/or any personal account outside of the holding firm
in Europe. This contact became necessary, since I need your understanding
and immediate cooperation for representation; i.e. standing-in on our
behalf; to have the deposit transferred to you.


The government of the day has already confiscated funds discovered in his
Country home fire-proof safe. Claiming that; serving Civil Servants cannot
do businesses and/or acquire such monies whilst in official service.


However, my brother has continually maintained and stood his ground that
these funds were actually given by appreciative individuals/firms at the
end of their dealings who showed gratitude for his good will and rewarded
him such gifting.


I will provide more information and my direct phone contact; other details
and evidence to my proposal, once I can be assured of your honest
cooperation to assist in securing the funds on our behalf.  I thank you in
advance, and await your immediate response.


Sincerely,
K. Bitrus Yakubu.


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