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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: "Krishna Aryal" <krishnaaryal2020@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: photocopies4000@excite.com
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2005 04:10:55 -0900
Subject: PROPOSAL FROM WAR-TORN IRAQ(CLASSIFIED)

From:Krishna Aryal,
British Reporter and Photo-Journalist.
from Ar-ramadi in Iraq.

Dear Friend;

I am very sorry to interrupt your peace Since you are not expecting to
receive any mail from me And for using this medium (internet) which in
recent time has been drastically abused by spammers (scammers) However, I
was obliged to do so due to the importance and urgency of the message.

I got your contact from a computerize data following my effort searching via
directory of the US, Far-East & European Union for a trustworthy person to
assist me and I crave your indulgence, and want to reasure you that I mean
well and that it is only for our mutual good. So please do not be
embarrassed.

My name is Krishna Aryal From Republic of Nepal,but a British
Citizen,Photo-Journalist Reporter attached to the United Kingdom military. I
am writing this message from Ar-ramadi in Iraq. We hit Iraq in May 12, 2003
and have moved around a few times building up F.O.B. around the western side
of the country as well as missions into Baghdad, with attacks by insurgents
everyday and car bombs, we managed to move funds belonging to Saddam
Hussein’s family which we found in his palace shortly after his arrest, The
total amount is US$25 Million dollars in cash, mostly 100 dollar bills. We
want to move this money out of Iraqi, since it is a war zone although
partially ended but the daily activities of suicide bombers is frighteningly
on the increase.

I reached an agreement with the members of my team whom are UN officials and
we agreed to keep this money to ourselves and then moved the box out of
Iraq(in cash)then deposit this fund in any Bank/security company in Asia and
commerce immediate wire transfer into your bank account or deliver to you
through diplomatic means as consignment to your location or nearby.

With their immunity as UN officials,they introduced me to some Dilopmats who
can move this fund to Asia Because they are not searched at borders or
Airports). Now, I am in need of a reliable and trustworthy person or company
overseas whom I can confidently work with since my work does not permit me
to own a foreign bank account or any personal business until retirement. I
have not finished my assignment and cannot return to the UK now.

I have the honor to confide this information in you and to request for your
pleasure to assist to receive and secure the money in your account, pending
our retirement from service.I shall offer you 20% of the total sum of US$25
Million dollars for your assistance and as compensation.

I will send you a copy of my International Passport as a proof of sincerity.
You are therefore expected and advised to display high degree of
maturity,responsibility and understanding in handling this information. I
will give you all the details in my next mail when you have indicated your
interest and commitment to work with me. Always remember that this is the
highest confidence and trust any person can response on the other,
especially when it is considered that we did not know ourselves before.

I hope you will honor me too. We can come over to join you for sharing and
to guarantee that we have unlimited access to you before and when the funds
hit your account. Moreso for an effective and easy communication I will
advice that you furnish me with your phone numbers and other necessary
details to make me rest assured that you are geniune.

You may visit this website for more details:

http://commdocs.house.gov/committees/bank/hba89631.000/hba89631_0.HTM

I eagerly await your positive response.

Respectfully,

Krishna Aryal.
Reporting from Ar-ramadi
Iraq.


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