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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: vchukwu71@terra.com.mx
Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 05:38:56 -0800
Subject: Provision Of Bank Account

Attn: Sir,
PROVISION OF BANK ACCOUNT TO DEPOSIT FUNDS
I am Dr.Victor Chukwu, principal attorney to Engr. Tony
Douglas a Director,project implementation with the Nigeria
National Petroleum Corporation based in Warri, Delta
State.In November 2003, my client receieved gratification
of thirty one million, five hundred thousand US Dolars
($31, 500, 000. 00) from the contract awarded to foreign
firms for the consrtuction of and maintenance of 250
Million (LPG) Gas Plant at Warri Refinery. Hence the funds
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 recive
the money for investment wihtout any hitch. However, my
client has agreed to will 20% of the total sum to you,
while 5% is set -aside for expenses. Therefore, if this
offer is acceptable to you, please address for further
documentation and briefing. I look forward to hearing from
you soon.Please send reply to this email address
chukwuvctr@yahoo.com
Best Regard,
Dr.Victor Chukwu

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