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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: "jara_williams" <jara_williams@terra.com.mx>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:08:49 -0600
Subject: Good Day!!


Hon.Jara Williams,
Lagos,Nigeria.
Dear Friend,

I am the Chairman of the Contract Award Committee(CCAC)Hon.Jara Williams, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Nigeria, I need a trust-worthy partner to assist me in the transfer of Fourty five Million Five hundered thousand United State Dollars(US$45.5M). And subsequent investment in properties in your country.

You will be required to:

(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum

(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment

(3) Assist in purchase of properties in your country

If you decide to render your service to me in this regard,send me your full names,and your phone/fax numbers. 30% of the total sum will be offered to you. Please, quickly get back to me if you are willing to assist.
Note; kindly reply me through my private E-mail; jara_williams@myway.com
Hon. Jara Williams.
Chairman Contract Award Committee {CCAC}

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