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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 Michael" <abcpw55@msn.com>
Reply-To: abcpw55@ny.com
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:09:21 +0000
Subject: RE:REPLY ASAP

Engr. Frank Michael.

Hello friend,

l am Engr. Frank Mike, Director Procurement &
contract Award committee, Federal Ministry of Aviation,(FMA) I am in
search of an agent to assist us in the Transfer of
(USD$7.5USD) which was generated from an over invoice amount of contract
awarded under our ministry, we have since kept the
excess. (Being the over invoice amount) in the escrow
account of the Federal Government, while looking for a
reliable person who will give total assistance in the
transfer of the money,Under a very strict confidential
condition.

The Vide Remittance Code Number is : (MFW791RBZ53AFR05) and
File Approval Number is: (GTB/NG07/TR9US/2005).

You will be required to Assist us.
(1) Assist in the Transfer of the said sum of
Usd$7.5Million United State Dollas Only.
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment after
receiving the Usd$7.5million United State Dollars
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.

If you decide to render your service to us in this regard.
You are advised to Forward your Informations as stated
Below:
1. Your Direct Telephone Number.
2. Your Direct Fax Number.
3. Your Banking Details where the Usd$7.5million will
be Transfer into.
4. Your Full contact Address And Your Scan Passport.

Whle 30% of the total sum of ( Usd$7.5million) will
be for you.

Yours sincerely,
Engr. Frank Mihael


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