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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: "Anani David" <ananidavid1000@msn.com>
Reply-To: ananidavid@uk2.net
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:34:31 +0000
Subject: REPRESENTATIVE NEEDED URGENTLY

BROWNMIJ IMPORT AND EXPORT COMPANY PLC
21/22 Creek Rd off ikponkpan
abuja FCT,
Nigeria.

REPLY TO :ananidavid@uk2.net


Attn Friend,

I represent BROWNMIJ IMPORT AND EXPORT

COMPANY PLC
based in Nigeria. My company markets

and exports
Polymeric Polyol and other products

for world trade.

We are searching for representatives

who can help us
establish a medium of getting to our

customers in
Europe and America as well as making

payments through
you as our payment officer. It is upon

this note that
seek your assistance to stand as our

representative in
your country.

Note that, as our representative, you

will receive 10%
of whatever amount you clear for the

company and the
balance will be paid into an account

we will avail to
you. Please, to facilitate the

conclusion of this
transaction if accepted, do send me

promptly by
email:ananidavid@uk2.net the following:

(1)Your full names,
(2)Contact address and
(3)Phone/fax numbers

Thank you for your time.

Very Respectfully,

Mr. ANANI DAVID

MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO

BROWNMIJ COMPANY PLC


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