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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: chrismorgann@terra.com.mx
Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 17:26:30 -0700
Subject: GREETINGS

Dear Sir


I am the Chief Scribe of the Newly Constituted NDDC (NIGER DELTA Development
Commission).


This Commission was reconstituted in 1999 by the Federal Government of Nigeria
as a result of consistent Environmental Neglect Agitated by the Oil and
Minerals Producing States.

This Commission received a budgetary allocation of US$1.5 Billion for Environmental
Maintenance/Management of Oil Producing State for the
1999/2001 Fiscal Year.


In view of the present political situation in our country, I have agreed
with my colleagues to withdraw the sum, of US$35.5M (Thirty-Five Million
Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars). All modalities to ensure a
hitch-free transfer of this fund into your account have been properly worked
out.


NOTE: There is no risks or dangers involved. I have agreed with my colleagues
that you will retain 30% of the total fund; my colleagues and I will take
60% while the remaining 10% is mapped out to cover the International and
Local Expenses that might be incurred by both parties in the course of this
transaction.


If this proposal interest you of whom I hope it would, please forward to
me immediately the following by fax:


1. Your full name,
2. Name of beneficiary {individual or company}
3. Beneficiary's Bank information,
4. Your Private Telephone and Fax Number.


As soon as we receive the above information from you, we shall immediately
start processing all legitimate documents for approvals and payment shall
follow as soon as possible.


NOTE: I shall not contact another person till I hear from you. I therefore
request you to please maintain topmost confidential of this transaction
because we are top Civil Servants and would not want our reputable image
dented after putting in Eighteen years of active service in the government.


Best Regards.


Mr. CHRIS MORGANN


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