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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: "Quazi Hossain (Esq.)" <mercywillems@netscape.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2006 07:45:18 +1100
Subject: C O M P L I M E N T S ! ! !

Hello!
Compliments

I have been searching for a person whom we can jointly invest, Trust in and
also solicit an honorable partnership with. I want to confirm that your
contact information was got from a web email directory. I represent a client
who is interested in investing in your country in areas related to
agriculture or any business of your choice, to initiate a proper and
structured relationship. Please let me know what your response will be to an
offer to receive investment funds in cash if;

1. The said fund amounts to US$38,500,000 (Thirty Eight Million, Five
hundred Thousand US Dollars).

2. The said fund is in cash and needs to be transferred in the same state,
due to some covert reasons.

3. The fund could be invested through your agency in the purchase of
facility and assets for investment purposes within your country, in
collaboration with the agency of the current brokers.

4. This transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 10% off
the investment capital.

5. The fund owners desire absolute confidentiality and professionalism
in the handling of this matter, due to risks of seizure of the fund and
litigation if personalities are revealed.

The fund owners have interest to invest in any of the following industries,
depending on which is most transparent, low risk, and average profit
yielding: Power Generation, Telecommunication and Software Development, Film
Production, Hardware Manufacturing and Export, Medicine, Construction or
Real-Estate Development.
Based upon the information provided above, I would like to know if you
shall be able to assist in the nature of managing the investment fund. You
must note that the fund can only be transferred in cash, therefore if you
are in acceptance to participate with us in the investment of the fund, you
shall also need to participate with us
in the transfer of the fund in cash in the manner of receiving the fund in
cash and depositing it in a Trusted account opened in favour of the
investment to be established.

And this account would serve as the base or operating account for the
investment. I am obliged to believe that you would be able to understand the
information above, and should you need further information, please do not
hesitate to ask.

Kindly confirm receipt of this email by sending all correspondence to:
quazihossain57@netscape.net

Sincerely,
Quazi Hossain (Esq.)
Tel:00870763970080
Fax:00870763970082





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