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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: markzulu12@terra.com.mx
Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2005 03:41:28 +0100
Subject: GREETING TO YUO NAD YOUR FAMILY

GREETING TO YUO NAD YOUR FAMILY

From the Desk of Barrister Mark Zulu.
Barrister Mark Zulu. Chambers & Associate
Plot 130 Victoria Island,
Lagos Nigeria.
Private Email: markzulu12@terra.com.mx

Attn: THE CEO / M.D.
Dear Sir,
Greetings, how are you, business and family. I hope all is well with you.
I know you might wonder how I got to know your email address. I got it from
the Presidential Library.
My name is Barrister Mark Zulu, the attorney to President Charles Taylor
of the Country Liberia. Please I humbly beg you from the bottom of my heart
to treat this confidential letter very secret. The rebel forces and the
intense pressure from United States, United Nation, International Community
and West Africa Peace Keeping force? Ecomog? Had finally toppled my clients'
government and now he is on exile in Nigeria with his immediate family including
myself but I am still behind. Please listen to me very carefully.
Under my custody is a box containing US$15 Million United States Dollars.
If the new government in place sees or discovers the fund, they will take
the money and plunder it. I have secretly deposited the fund with THE APEX
ACCESS BANK OF NIGERIA PLC; the fund will be moved to you through U.N
diplomatic mission with your name as the bonafide beneficiary. You can
as well take a look at this link in-case you are doubting me,
http://www.theperspective.org/2004/mar/taylorslawyers.html.

hrw.org/english/docs/2004/03/09/sierra8079.htm.

web.amnesty.org/library/Index/ENGAFR440182004.

cnn.com/2003/WORLD/africa/10/27/liberia.taylor.warcrimes.ap/index.

www.asil.org/insights/insigh145.htm.

that is why he has instucted me to move quick in getting an assistance oversea,
to move this fund there for his family.
Furthermore, if you are interested to assist us, notify me immediately so
that I and my client will arrange for all the necessary documents including
the certificate of deposit will be approved in your name.
Be advised that, we want to conclude this transaction under two weeks, as
soon as you accepts this proposal, we will look for an International Delivery
Diplomat that will arive to country within two week with the consignment
(box). Note my client President Charles Taylor have agreed to release 30%
to you if you can assist us to receive this fund and also we have mapped
out 10% for expenses as the case maybe, and also you are advised to look
for a lucrative wealth creating, profit generating business investment.
If you agree and to be an honest person for this transaction, Please get
in touch with me.
It is very urgent and also for the successful delivery of this consignment
to you, please send your phone numbers, fax numbers and your home address
for easy communication and to avoid any wrongful delivery.
Best Regards,
Barrister Mark Zulu.

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