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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: "Mr.Dayo A. Olufunmise," <dolufunmise5@handbag.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: dolufunmise@walla.com
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 11:10:54 +0100
Subject: Business Proposal

YOUR IMPORTANT ATTENTION
Niger-Delta Development Commission
No.1, NDDC Avenue, Port-Harcourt,
Rivers State, Nigeria.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am the Director-General of Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC), constitutionally mandated with the responsibility of managing of Niger-Delta Development Fund for the development of the region. Niger-Delta is
the south-south geographical area of Federal Republic of Nigeria. The region is endowed with natural resources, which constitute about 95% of our national income.
Consequently to the exploration of Oil and Gas, there has been verse ecological and environmental pollution in this region. Rather unfortunate, the region lacks most in fractural amenities. These and much more have necessitated the establishment of Niger-Delta Development Commission, immediately after the inception of this present democratic government in Nigeria.
Sequel to the passing of bill by the National House of Assembly (the legislative organ of the Government) and duly accented to by the president, legitimizing the operations of the Commission by an act of law. The Commission has, therefore, been constitutionally empowered to implement a policy, which will relatively address the long-standing neglect of the region.
Encouraging, the commission having successfully inherited the fine accruing from the violation of the Associated Gas Injection Act of 1979, the oil companies operational in the region have also been mandated to pay 5% of their taxable profit to Niger Delta Development Fund, kept in (NDDC) account in Apex Bank (CBN) - with my commission having jurisdiction over the fund.
The fund has since incurred well over hundred million dollars. The commission having performed its duties diligently in identifying, negotiating and awarding people oriented contracts worth millions of dollars, myself and colleagues want to have fifty million eight hundred and fifty thousand united states dollars (US$50, 850, 000.00) transferred abroad for our personal use Consequently, we want you to assist have the fund remitted into your account.
I assure you that the transaction is 100% risk- free and scam /money laundry as we have concluded every arrangement to protect the interest of every one involved. Likewise, all modalities for the successful transfer of this money have been worked out with the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Apex Bank (CBN) to facilitate the remittance of this money into your designated bank account.

However, I would want to believe that you are trustworthy/honest enough and will not raise any misgiving attitude in any aspect of the transaction, more importantly, you will keep this transaction very confidential so as not to tarnish the confidence reposed on these official by the Government of Nigeria.
Upon your acceptance to collaborate with us, we will front you to have performed a contract with the commission, therefore, the beneficiary of the fund .Every document in respect of the contract, legitimizing you as the true beneficiary of the fund and authorizing you its immediate remittance into your nominated account shall be obtained and perfected. Importantly, however, due to the nature of the fund and the need to have the esteemed personality of
myself and colleagues involved in this transaction protected, we have agreed to jointly invest the fund in your economy.
Note, for your assistance you shall be compensated with 35% of the fund while 5% is for any expense incurred during the transaction. You are hereby required to furnish me with the following information's:
(I) Your name and address
(ii) Your company name and address
(iii) Your private telephone and fax numbers,
So that I can write letters of claim on your behalf and forward them to our Apex Bank (CBN) for approval,who would then make contact with you and credit your account with the total amount of US$50,850,000.00.
I assure you that if you will follow my instruction, the fund shall be in your Account within 14 working days of submiting your details to the ministries concerned, your line of business does not necessarily matter in this transaction
Your immediate response will be highly appreciated.
Best regards
Mr.Dayo A. Olufunmise,





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