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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: philipps emaphil <emaphil_6@yahoo.fr>
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 09:53:52 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: PERSONAL ASSISTANCE AND INVERSTMENT


ATTN:
FROM: Emaphil Philip.
E-MAIL: emaphil_6@yahoo.fr

SIR,

It is with profund interest that i am sending you this business proposal ,which will be of benefit to you too,so much time and caution has been taken before this proposal is sent to you with a conviction that you will understand and appreciate my intention and not to betray my trust .

BY VIRTUE OF INTRODUCTION. i am Emaphil Philip. the son of late Mr & Mrs Martins Philip. the Minister of finance in Rep of Sierra-Leone.

REASON FOR CONTACTING YOU. - it was during the heat of civil war in my country ,my late father was killed by the rebel group. My late Father deposited the sum of Twelve point five million us dollars with a private security company in Abidjan Cote D'ivoire ( US 12 .5m )all the documents are in my position ;been the lovely son.

for now i am seeking for an honest and reliable person who can assist in securing the above stated ount abroad, who can not sit on this money.this is precisely why I am contacting you.

PROCEDURES:
1-you are expected to arrive Abidjan where the money is deposited since seen is believing..
2-Two separate account shall be opened in Abidjan by you to enable us splite the money before final disbursment into your account in your country.
That you shall serve as the GENERAL OVERSEER and GUARDIAN of the funds and the investment.

4-By providing me a permanent resident accommodation in your home country.After the treasure have been Transferred to your country.
15% of the total funds will be giving to you for your assistance and 5% will be for the expenses.

Looking forward to hear favourably from you soon .

Thank you for your anticipated co-operation.

Yours Faithfully.
Emaphil Philip..










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