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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: GOVERNOR PETER <governor_3peter@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: governorpeter@walla.com
Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2006 01:19:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: FROM GOVERNOR



His excellency Dr.Peter Odilli,
From the Governor of Rivers State.
Rivers State is one of Nigeria's 36 States and was created by Decree No. of 1967. The state is the heart of the hydrocarbon industry and is responsible for a huge chunk of the nation's foreign exchange earnings.i have been a governor of Rivers State in Nigeria since 29 May 1999. am a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).15 AUGUST 1949.
Rivers state was part of the Oil Rivers Protectorate from 1885 till 1893, when it became part of the Niger Coast Protectorate. In 1900 the region was merged with the chartered territories of the Royal Niger Company to form the colony of Southern Nigeria.you may understand it more,when you be with me,.
I hereby contact you personaly in this very important buisness.I will be very glad if you are to be trusted,
honest and truthful with me so that i will gain honest and trust doing this with you.
we are not afraid to dream and hope for the best,
please i have this in mind to discause with you,not the beginig,From the beginning of this regime,right from the president down to the councellors,as the ruling party in nigeria,
we make it a point to share out of the largess that the presidency makes available to members,i have over 5,50 pics of transformer,section of gas turbine,oil,hydrocarbon industry,from were I made the capital.
No one is the reason for another's failure,that is to say,the harder you think the higher you grow and opportunity comes but once that is why we capitalise on every opportunities that comes our way.
I have this amount of money which I deposited in a security/finance company in Ghana.Because our regime is coming to an end and I want to move out of the country to start a new life and invest.
I therefore,urge you to assist me move this fund which amount is US$6.5Million for reinvestment in your country or any country of your choice depending on where a lucrative venture could be sited.
It is 100 % risk-free and promise to give you 30% of the total amount for your assistance and troubles.
if you wish to work with me in this deal all the document that cover this money would be realease to you by 24hrs in a day,through contacting my son,who is presently in Ghana to confirm your interest and he will give you more detail.
MY PRIVATE MAIL.governorpeter@walla.com
All what i need from you is contact,follow as,
Direct tellephone number.........
Fax number............................
House number.......................
Email Address..........................
Driver licence......................
Your occupation.................
thanks await to your respond
your regard DR GOV PETER.



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