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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "dave abubaka" <abuka2000@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: abuka2000@excite.com
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 14:00:02 +0000
Subject: Yours Sincerely




My name is Mr. Dave Nwape Abubaka a Zambian citizen, I got your contact
through the Zambian Chamber of Commerce and Industry through a web based
directory while searching for a foreign partner to execute this project
together. I am the close associate to an undisclosed minister (for the
purpose of confidentiality for now) in the present political dispensation of
my country.


Due to the trust and confidence reposed on me, he has mandated that i seek
out a "Reliable and Trustworthy" foreign partner who will help
receive funds, the funds in question is in safe deposit totalling US$35m
(Thirty Five Million United States American Dollars). This amount has to
be lodged into a personal or company bank account for commitment into any
legitimate investment venture for a pre-defined time frame. We
cannot afford to have a direct relationship with any major investment for
now by virtue of our position in government. We definitely do not want to
raise any eyebrows in the ministry as an internal probe might jeopardize his
office.


The fund came about by series of over invoiced contracts and gratification
by contractors who have had their contract entitlement covered
by the government. The fund is in safe deposit and free from any
speculation.


However I have managed to push the money abroad through diplomatic coverages
in two trunk boxes (consignment packages) through a security &
courier company here in Zambia and it is presently in the custody of an
affiliate/sister security company in Europe. Please, be rest assured
this business relationship will bring a long term and lasting relationship
between us, before proceeding with this, terms of agreement will be
drawn stating clearly each level of involvement and commitment in this
program. I have the necessary documents backing the deposit to facilitate
claim from the deposit house.

The modality for the disbursement of funds is as follows: 65% of the total
to us 25% to you 10% to cover all charges and taxes that might be applicable
in the
course of closing the transaction.

All logistics are in place and all modalities worked out for a smooth
actualisation of the transaction within the next few working days of
commencement. For further details as to the workability of this transaction,
please reach me as soon as possible via my
email.(abuka2000@excite.com )


Thank you and God bless as I await your urgent response.

Yours Sincerely,

Mr. Dave Nwape Abubaka



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