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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: wilmar sadik <wilmarsadik@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 23:24:31 +0100 (BST)
Subject: MANY THANKS FOR YOUR MAIL


Dear VICTIMNAME,

Thanks for your corporation in this urgent Business relationship. I hereby bring to your attention the complete details of the Transaction as well as my plan for its smooth conclusion in atmost fourteen working days.The money in question (US$12,000,000.00) is as a result of an abandoned deposit by one of our late Customer. It is absolutely necessary for me to make it take the resemblance of an actual next of Kin, this is where I needed your assistance.

I am really sorry for your past experience from africa. Actually that fraud going around the world do not give much opportunity to know which is the real business transaction. But I must tell you that you must to be rest assured that you will not regret your association with me.

My perfected modalities has been expanded, to include the transference of the fund into your account by Swift Telegrafic Transfer or any alternative means desired as soon as the release of the Fund is approved in you name by Spanish Ministry of Justice.

My Duty?
I will be making immediate arrangement by applying for the release of the deposit on your name as the next of Kin to the deseased to enable the Transaction go without any hitch. But before I proceed, I wlll appreciate you send to me your full name, address, telephone number and a copy of your identification as it might be required for the approval.

Based on the homework that I have done, I know for certain that the application will be approved, and the Fund will be remitted to your Bank account by Telegrafic Transfer or any alternative means to the best of our interest.I want to emphasize that all expences incured in the process ot this Transaction, shall be paid back in full as soon as the Fund has been successfully transfered to your account. You will take 30% of the totall amount for your commitment and involvement in this Transaction.

I must also inform you that my biggest success is in our ability to enjoy the proceeds of this deal with absolute Peace of Mind. I am sure that the money will be transfered but I must be sure that after the Transfer, I will have Peace of Mind. This is why Confidentiality and Honesty is absolutely important. I am a Civil Servant and not familiar with the many Business dealings, to safeguard my money, I will need your help and advice when the money arrives your account. We will meet face to face to plan for our future relationship.

I awaits in earnest anticipation of your response. Please feel free to call me at any time. Thank you very much for your anticipated support, while I awaits your immediate response.

Best Regards,
Wilmar Sadik.


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