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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: "JOHN" <mrjohn_mike@myway.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:18:31 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: More Details.


Hello Friend ,How is your health today, coupled with your work and family?. Hope fine.Thank you very much, for your high sense of maturity, intelligence, experience and understanding displayed in your message, although you used the language of total doubts and uncertainty , your approach and your friendly manner gave me the impression to reply you immediately. I am not annoyed or provoked about your comments because you have a reason for that, Considering the high rate of injustice of man to man, Insincerity, victimization ,Indiscipline, Violent Crimes, Political Snuggery, Oppression, scams, Fear, Insecurity, Corruption ,fraudulent activities e.t.c going around the whole world now, One may think as you are thinking.In many lives today, time, money, opportunities, talents, energy, blessings, properties and spiritual power are being wasted because many are living a life without a divine purpose. Many are becoming effective in doing the wrong things, while many are living on
assumption and many are gambling with their divine destiny.You may not know what I am passing through here with my family. I have had a lot of bad experiences in life. Benin is terrible but some people are enjoying our money particularly the northerners. We are slaves in our own country. I am only trying to make use of this opportunity in-order to survive with my family.The greatest mountain in life is concientious ignorance. Small minds are the first to condemn great ideas. I have always known that the kind of people that always fail in life are people that listen to everybody. Your mind set should determine your life setting. Success is a product of idea. As an educated person, you should listen to your conscience; it is the key to real success and stop following public opinion which is capable of ruining your future.Do you know that a man’s greatness lies in his power of thought?. Victory will surely go to the one who never quits. All achievements that you see have their
beginning with critism like this our own, so do not listen to hear-say information that you might have received okay. Most people wish for riches, but few provide the definite plan and the burning desire which pave the road to wealth.My dear, bear in mind that he who looks into the future with the eyes of fear, will see nothing but failure. What you hear determines how you think, how you think determines how you behave and how you behave determines what you become. Our future is too good to be ignored. Only fools make permanent decisions without knowledge.However, I am very happy about your quick response. If this endeavour does not require a foreigner, I don't think I need a second Party. I can single handily do it alone.I know that you might be wondering why I have decided to trust you with this huge sum but the truth is that I need you to pull out this money before our corrupt government will confiscate it and use it for their selfish interest. I know also that you will be
amazed at the level of trust that I am willing to place in a person that I have never seen nor spoken . So, I need an open co-operation in a climate of trust. I always believe that everyone and every single creature of this world would be responsible of his or her deeds before almighty GOD whether they are from the same ,Country or not. So, if you sit on my own share at the end of the transaction, Almighty God will not be happy with you .I hope that you are proud of the trust that I have in you.However, as soon as the fund is confirmed into your account, I shall come over to your country for investment because I shall like to invest part of my share in your country in which I shall require your assistance in the investment project. So, help US God and Keep US steadfast in the due observance of this observance. Now, I am assuring you that this endeavour is 100% safe as long as you will maintain the absolute confidentiality it requires and follow my instructions technically as
I am still serving in the bank and would not like anything that would jeopardize my devoted years of service with the bank. I look upon this fortunate opportunity as a divine intervention from almighty God to lift me up and change my life condition after so many years of long sufferings with my family as the corrupt government fails to take care of her responsibilities. Really, this is a financial blessings from God.Upon the receipt of your reply, I shall then send to you the TEXT of application that you will apply to the bank officially for the claim as the next of kin to Andrew Kim and I will use my position to see for its approval for immediate payment into the account .Everything will be step by step ok. It is my wish to establish a long lasting relationship with you and your family. Extend my regards to your dear family. Thanking you for your sincere spirit of partnership which you have exhibited . I prefer you call me my first name Ube. Please give me your telephone
number and your convenient time to call you for a chat in-order for us to get acquainted with each other. I do not want to embarrase you in any way please.Have a nice day.very best regardsMr John Mike

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