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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: Uche Obi <ucheobi16@yahoo.com.au>
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 23:43:39 +1100 (EST)
Subject: URGENT ASSISTANCE!


FROM: BARR. UCHE OBI
PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL
ATTN: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR.
ucheobi16@yahoo.com.au
Dear Sir,
PROVISION OF BANK ACCOUNT TO DEPOSIT FUNDS.
I am Barrister uche obi, principal attorney to Engr.Tony Douglas a Director and project implementation with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation based in Warri, Delta State.
In November 2002, my client received gratification of Eighteen Million U.S Dollars($18,000,000.00) from the contract awarded to foreign firms for the construction and maintenance of 250 Million (LPG) Gas Plant at Warri Refinery.
Hence the fund is under the custody of Security Company for safe? keeping.
I have been mandated by my client (Engr.Tony Douglas) to seek assistance of a trustworthy foreign company or an individual who could help to provide bank account to receive the money for investment without any hitch.
However, my client has agreed to will sure 20% of the sum to you, while 5% is set aside for expenses. Therefore, if this offer acceptable to you.
please indicate your interest by contacting me on my email address for further documentation and briefing.
I look forward to haring from you soon.
Best regards

BARR UCHE OBI



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