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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: "Dr.Belo Ige" <beloige1@omaninfo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: ige2003@freenet.de
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2004 23:29:34 +0200
Subject: Invitation

Dear Sir,
My name is Dr.Belo Ige of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria(FAAN).
I have a business proposal which would be of interest to you as it involves funds
in the suspense account of our nation's central bank.Note that this funds
has nothing to do with money laundering,drugs or terrorism.It is free of all these.
We require you as a foreigner to join with us for a smooth transaction.
Details shall be forwarded to you upon your request.
Awaiting your response .
Dr.Belo Ige



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