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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: "Frank Balogun" <frankbalogun01@tiscali.co.uk>
Reply-To: frank_balogun003@yahoo.ca
Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 11:31:05 +0100
Subject: GOOD DAY.

FROM THE DISK
Frank Balogun
Treat this matter urgently.
Sir.
I am the Son of ex-inspector General of Police ( Mr Tarfa Balogun ) my
name is Mr Frank Balogun. The federal republic of Nigeria Government
had just discovered my father secret accounts which I strongly believe
that if they also discover the money my father save on my name, will
also be confiscated by the federal government of Nigeria Please i will
like to transfer the sum of ( USD$ 10.5 Million) into your account
before the government discover it.
I have made every arrangement with my attorney on how you are to
recieve the money into your bank account secretly. Which I need your
immediate assistance and I have agreed for 25% of the money for you as
soon as this money is transfer into your account. Note I hope to come
over to your country as soon as this funds come to your possesion.
Below are website for you to view
http://www.kwenu.com/publications/hankeso/tafa_balogun.htm
This Transaction is 100% risk free and you must keep it confidential.
As soon as we transfer this fund,we will invest it in any profitable
investment in your country,like Real Estate or any lucrative business
of your choice.
If you accept my proposal,kindly send me this informations immediately.
1) Your Full name and Address
2)Telephone number and fax
3)Your company name
4)Bank name,address,account number and rouiting number
So that with this information i can now be able to transfer this said
fund into your account.
I am waiting for your urgent responsed.
Best Regard.
Mr Frank Balogun

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