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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: "martyns" <georgemartyns4@0500mail.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2005 15:07:20 +0200
Subject: Get Back To Me

Dr.George Martyns.
Lagos, Nigeria.

Dear Sir,

I am a member of the contract award committee,
Federal ministry of petroleum resources, Nigeria
I am in search of an agent to assist us in the
Transfer of (USD27.4m) and subsequent investment
in properties in your country.
You will be required to

(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to us in
this regard, 20% of the total sum of USD27.4m will
be for you.

Please you reach me on this email address or my alternate
email
address:

Best Regards,
Dr.George Martyns



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