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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: abu bello <abu_bello01@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: abu_bello71@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2006 07:38:59 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Hello Bello


Dear Sir,

My name is Dr Abu Bello, Retired Colonel and ADC (Military Assistant) to UNITA Leader,Jonas Savimbi(DECEASED); Angola's Jonas Savimbi, legendary guerrilla leader of UNITA (the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola), who was killed by communist MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola) forces in combat Feb. 2002 . please see some Angola and Diamond related websites:-

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid_1839000/1839252.stm http://www.the-idler.com/IDLER-02/3-16.html http://www.globalpolicy.org/socecon/tncs/angola.htm http://www.un.org/peace/africa/Diamond.html http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/afrec/subjindx/144diam.htm http://www.idrc.ca/reports/read_article_english.cfm?article_num=1069 <A href="http://www.globalpolicy.org/security/issues/diamond/">http://www.globalpolicy.org/security/issues/diamond/

In addition to my official job, I was also in charge of the consolidated budget and personal finances of the late leader; these include Gifts, anonymous donations from individuals and Countries;Also revenues from Crude Oil sales and Diamond/Precious Stones etc. When UNITA fortunes and conditions began to deteriorate rapidly, I took the precaution of converting ALL MONIES and liquid ASSETS INTO CUT DIAMONDS. The estimated Value of the Diamonds which have full GIA (Gemmological Institute of America) certification is USD75 million. ( calculated at current average market price of USD2,500.00 per carat). Graded from GIA scale D to M ;Emerald, Heart, Marquise, Oval, Pear, Princess, Radiant and Triangle (Trillion) shapes; The Diamonds are in small carats which are very easy to broker… Unfortunately for me, after Jonas Savimbi's death, my personal safety and life came under threat by Government Security Agents, who promptly seized my International Passport, and froze my Bank
Accounts. I eventually made away with my diamond cache worth about USD75 million(current street value) to another country in Africa where I kept it in a secret hiding place, and safe! I believe the time is now ripe to remove the diamonds to safety abroad, and I need your help and assistance. I have consequently arranged to ship out the consignment of Diamonds through a Shipping company in ACCRA CAPITAL CITY OF GHANA, and I need a willing partner to “Receive” the Consignment on my behalf.

The consignment will be shipped to you as “CONSIGNEE” and you will collect the consignment on my behalf and keep it in safe custody. At this stage, You may wish to contact a Diamond Vendor in your area to purchase the diamonds…If you agree to help me, then your share will be 30% in diamonds or USD22.5 million minimum net, after the diamonds are sold. There is no risk in this venture; and because the Diamonds are fully certified, you will not be breaking your Country’s or international law! The Consignment will arrive your end by Air cargo, and fully insured… If you are interested, please send me immediately the following information:

(1) Your complete name

(2) Your Full address ( this will be the consignee address through which you will receive the Diamond cargo consignment)

(3) Your Telephone and Fax numbers Upon receipt of the above information, I will arrange the shipment of the Diamond consignment to you; and advise you accordingly. I am looking forward to doing business with you and I also appeal to you to observe the highest level of confidentiality even if you decline to help me!
Sincerely,

Dr Bello.
My Direct Line 00233276109282



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