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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: "sani malik" <sani_malik@msn.com>
Reply-To: frank_ego707@myway.com
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:25:02 +0000
Subject: FRANK EGO & ASSOCIATES

FRANK EGO & ASSOCIATES

REAL ESTATE MANAGEMNET
SEN-AVDAS NACOES LOTE, BRAZIL.


DATE: 10-10-2005
As you read this, I don't want you to feel sorry for me, because, I
Believe everyone will die someday.

My name is Mr. Frank Ego, a merchant doing business in Asia and
Middle East. I have been diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer, which was
Discovered very late, due to my laxity in caring for my health. It has
defiled all forms of medicine, and right now I have only about a few
Months to live, according to medical experts in a private clinic here
In London, where I am presently lying on my sick bed waiting for death.
I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never really cared
for anyone not even myself but my business. Though I am very rich, I
was never generous, I was always hostile to people and only focus on my
Business as that was the only thing I cared for. But now I regret all
This, as I now know that there is more to life than just wanting to
Have or make all the money in the world.


I believe when God gives me a second chance to come to this world I
will live my life a different way from how I have lived it. Now that
God has called me, I have willed and given most of my properties and
Assets to my immediate and extended family members and as well as a few
close
Friends.

I want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul and so, I have
Decided to give arms to charity organizations in the U.A.E,
Algeria, Indonesia, India and Malaysia and African. Now that my health
Has deteriorated so badly, I cannot do this myself any more.
I once asked members of my family to close one of my accounts and
Distribute the money, which I have there to charity organization and to
the less privileged in Bulgaria and Pakistan; they refused and kept the
Money to themselves. Hence, I do not trust them any more, as they seem not
to be
contented with what I have left for them.
The last of my money, which no one knows of, is the huge cash deposit
of ($56,000,000,) Fifty Six Million US Dollars that I have, deposited
with a security company in Madrid Spain for safekeeping. I will want
you to help me collect this deposit and disburse it to some charity
organizations and to the less privileged.


The contact of the security company in Holland for your enquire
Is: NAME: PACIFIC SECURITAS SA HOLLAND (MANAGER).


PERSON TO CONTACT: MR.GODWIN PETERSON
But do not open up the content of the consignment to them, because the
Consignment was deposited with them as CONFIDENTIAL FAMILY TREASURES,
Not money for your information. Also mind you that the certificate of
Deposit and the necessary document, which will authorize them to open
Up communication are with me.

Please send me a mail to indicate if you are willing to assist me in
This disbursement. I have set aside 30% for you, for your time and
Patience.

You can e-mail me at frank_ego707@myway.com, while I wait to hear from
You, may God be with you and your entire family.
Please note: I am sending you this E-mail secretly against my doctor's
Advice to remain incommunicado with anyone, as this will deteriorate my

Present condition.
Remain blessed.
Mr. FRANK EGO

NB: Please would be better to email than calls due to my Illness as the
Doctors will not allow me to receive any calls.


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