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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: "balarebe ciroma" <fmatfc1@webpim.cc>
Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 14:38:09 GMT
Subject: Urgent Response Pls.

ATTN: SIR,

I humbly wish to contact you concerning this vital issue,it might sound
surprising to you,actually its of no harm but good,. I got to know you
while searching for foreign partner investor for the year 2003 edition,
Which I could do this business with.

I am an accountant( GRADE B ) working with Federal ministry of aviation
here in nigeria .I am making this contact with you based on satisfactory
information gatherd from the foreign trade office of Nigerian chamber of
commerce concerning your country.

I AM INTRESTED IN COMMENCING A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU.

PLEASE, APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT DOING BUSINESS OVER THE

INTERNET IS RISKY .ENDEAVOR TO SEND YOUR CONFIDENTIAL

TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBER IN YOUR REPLY TO THIS BUSINESS.

Sir, if your intrested in dealing with me,pls respond immediately as to
give you more details on the investment plan,agreement and the procedure.

Waiting for your response through this mail box = old_martins65@yahoo.de

Waiting for your mail.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Martins Ojie.

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