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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: adamsbello@tiscali.it
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 04:42:41 +0100
Subject: COCOA INVESTMENT PROJECT

Dear Friend,
Your contact has been gotten after a search for whom we can jointly invest
together.
I am mr Adams Bello, I represent a client and my client has interest to
do business relative to investments in your country in areas related to
coca product, to initiate a proper and structured relationships ;
Please let me know what your response will be to an offer to receive investment
funds in cash ;
1. The said fund amount to fifteen millino dollars (us).
2.The said fund is in cash and will be transferd to you in same state.
3. The fund is intended to be invested through your agency in the purchase
and of facility and assests, to cocoa products within your country.
4. This transaction will result in you being paid a commision of 10% off
the investment capital.
5. The fund owners desire absolute and confidentiality and professionalism
in the handling of this matter.
Please respond urgently.
FOR MORE DETAILS KINDLY REPLY TO MY CONFIDENTIAL EMAIL ADDRESS;
adamsbello@hotmail.com
Regard,
Adams Bello



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