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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: "hy wsd" <info3x@msn.com>
Reply-To: tonyahmed30@myway.com
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:37:23 +0000
Subject: FROM SENATOR TONY AHMED

>From The Desk Of SENATOR TONY AHMED

Chairman Contract Award Committee
Federal Ministry Of Petroleum Resources

AN OFFER FOR YOU

Dear Friend,

I am a Chairman of the Contract Award Committee, Federal Ministry of
Petroleum Resources, Nigeria.

I am in search of an agent to assist us in the transfer of (USD35m) and
subsequent investment in properties in your country. you will be required
to:

(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.

If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, 20% of the total
sum of USD35m will be for you as compensation.
While thanking you in anticipation for your favourable consideration over my
proposal.

yours faithfully,

SENATOR TONY AHMED


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