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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: "Susan mizani" <mizani2005@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: mizani2@uku.co.uk
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2005 01:23:56 +0000
Subject: INVESTMENT PROPOSAL

INVESTMENT PROPOSAL


DEAR FRIEND

I got to know about your profile through international
directory. Based on interesting profile about you and
your company, I decided to contact you.
My name is Senator MRS SUSAN .M .member of House
Committee on contract verification and payment
National House of Assembly. As a trusted Honorable
member I am in a very good position to include your
company as one of those already reviewed and approved
for payment. This opportunity will help us in future
when we go into retirement, therefore, I seek your
utmost consent in this regard. I planed invest my
money in your company or business of your choice in
your country.
However, could you get in touch so we mutually discuss
your percentage and how best we can achieve this rare
opportunity.
As soon as I hear from you, I will furnish details as
regards telegraphic remittance to your account.
Please reply as soon as possible. YOU CAN CALL ME FOR
FOUTHER DETAILS
Looking forward to a mutual profitable relationship. me on
that number. Also send to me your telephone
number and fax which I can reach you for further
discussion.
on 447031849847
Yours sincerely,
SENATOR
MRS SUSAN MIZANI
mizani2005@personal.ro


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