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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: directorspecialduties MRS SHANUMI BABA <mrsshanumibaba1@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:07:16 +0100 (BST)
Subject: received


Dear Mr.VICTIM-FULLNAME

Yes, you are right to say whatever you like in respect of this payment arrangement.

Therefore,i was instructed to contact you in respect of this payment,because of the report we received,you are advice to contact Hon.Dr Adeniji olu Foriegn Affairs Minister who is in position of your payment,you have to contact him on this number 2348033599367 for more information on what to do to receive your payment.

In furtherance to this,you are advice to send your private telephone number where you will be reach at any time of the day,your advice to send your contact address/a copy of your international passport to ensure the sucessful conclussion of the payment on your behalf and the nearest airport in your country.as soon as you send these information i shall let you know what next to do to receive your payment.
Finally,i am waiting for your urgent mail.
Thanks
Mrs Shanumi Baba Personal
Secretary To Hon.Dr Adeniji Olu
Foriegn Affairs Minister


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