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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: "bjohn55" <bjohn55@terra.com.mx>
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:05:01 -0600
Subject: Good Morning


Dearest


PROVISION OF BANK ACCOUNT TO DEPOSIT FUNDS.

I am Barrister John Bull, principal attorney to Engr.Tony Douglas a
Director and project implementation with the Nigeria National Petroleum
Corporation based in Warri, Delta State.In November 2002, my client
received gratification of Eighteen Million U.S Dollars($18,000, 000.00)
from the contract awarded to foreign firms for the construction and
maintenance of 250 Million (LPG) Gas Plant at Warri Refinery. Hence the fund
is under the custody of Security Company for safe– keeping.

I have been mandated by my client (Engr. Tony Douglas) to seek
asistance of a trustworthy foreign company or an individual who could help to
provide bank account to receive the money for investment without any
hitch.
However, my client has agreed to will sure 20% of the sum to you, while
5%
is set aside for expenses. Therefore, if this offer acceptable to you.
please indicate your interest by contacting me on my email address for
Email; johnbull77bull@yahoo.fr
further documentation and briefing.

I look forward to haring from you soon.
Best regards.
Barr. John Bull

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