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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: "George Rebbeca" <george_rebbeca@blackglobalnetwork.net>
Reply-To: george_rebbeca12@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 04:21:46 -0500
Subject: Good Day Friend!!



Good Day Friend!!


l am Mrs. Rebbeca George Marshal,chief executive of harrison oil . l
know this proposal will come to you as a surprise because we have not
met before either physically or through correspondence,and I have no
doubt in your ability to handle this proposal involving huge sum of
money.


My husband is Chief George Harry Marshal Chairman, Harrison Oil (Now
Late)he was the Chairman of the opposition Party in Nigeria ANPP in
South South Nigeria,but was murdered in cold blood by unknown gun men
just a two weeks to the April 19th 2003 Election the Election that
brought this present evil Government to power for the second time.


My husband was killed because he wanted the Nigerians to live a very
happy live,but the bucanneers that has been ruling this beautiful
country for over 35 years refuse to allow a change,so they decided to
kill him in order to have their way.Meanwhile we are from Eleme (an
oil rich town) in south south Nigeria.MyCommunity Produces 5.8% of the
total crude oil production in Nigeria and 0.5% of the Dollar value of
each barrelis paid to my husband as royalty by the Federal
Government since he is from oil rich region.


My husband was also the Chairman of ELEME Special Oil Trust Fund.In
his position as the Chairman of the Oil Trust Fund, he made some money
which he left for me as the only heir apparent. The money is Twenty
Million, Seven Hundred Thousand US Dollars(US$20.7).This Money
originated from the accumulated royalties between 1976-1998 Due to
poor banking system in Nigeria and political instability as a result
of long stay of Military in Government. He deposited this Money in a
Strong Room/VAULTS with an open Beneficiary in a security company
pending when he would finish arrangement to transfer it Abroad.


He was planning this before they murdered him inside his living room .
Just before my husband was murdered, one day hecalled meand told me
thisGovernment mightkill him if care is not taken due to the
differences he had with the Government. But he is not worried he says
if they kill him since he is fighting the cause of the poor
masses.Then he called my attention to the money and charged me to look
for a Foreigner who would assist me in the transfer/investment of the
funds abroad.So l would be very grateful if you could accept to help
me achieve this great objective.I promise to give you 40% of the total
funds transferred to your vital bank account as compensation for your
assistance.


Upon your responce indicating your interest in this transaction,kindly
forward to me your full name, contact address including your telephone
and fax numbers and I shall provide you with more details and relevant
documents that will help you understand the transaction. Please
observe utmost confidentiality and be rest assured that this
transaction would be most profitable for both of us because I shall
require your assitanceto invest my share inyour country.


May the almighty God bless you and your family.


I wait your response.


Best Regards,

Rebbeca George Marshal


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