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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: "ADAMU BELLO" <adamubello002@hotmail.co.uk>
Reply-To: adamulla@takemail.com
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 10:55:54 +0000
Subject: INVESTMENT FUND

Goodday ,

I am looking for your cooperation in building an Agricultural Project or
Real Estate in your country. I am sorry if this is not in line with your
business.I need an experienced person like you to assist me to set up ,
develop the project and assume responsibility of ownership as chairman but
will be bringing in profit /distribute profit monthly or annually. However
,I got your email information on your country's website contact list. your
immediate reply will be highly appreciated and I shall give you more
information on this project. Please contact me at my private email
address;adamulla@takemail.com

Address: FCDA SECRETARIAT, AREA 11, GARKI, ABUJA NIGERIA.
FROM THE DESK OF MALLAM ADAMU BELLO
DIRECTOR, PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT,ABUJA NIGERIA.
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.


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