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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: drkaydogienjwanrc@yahoo.com (may be fake)
Reply-To: drkaytiadogien@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2006 20:22:03 +0000
Subject: GOODDAY

From the Desk of: Dr kayieta Dojien,
Deputy Director and Contract Awarding Committee
Chairmann Joint West Africa Natural Resources Coperation
(JWANRC)
Dear Friend.
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
I am DR KAYIETA DOJIEN, Deputy Director and contract
awarding
Committee Chairman in the Joint West Africa Natural Resources
Corporation (JWANRC). I got your contact address from
the internet directory in search of someone who is
capable of helping to facilitate this very important
business.
PURPOSE
On behalf of my colleagues who are ministerial
official and the other offices in charge of offshore
remittance in this corporation, we are seeking your
assistance for the transfer of thirty five million
United States Dollar ($35,000,000.00) to your account
for further private purpose.
SOURCE OF FUND
This amount to be transferred into your account
accrued from over-invoiced contract amount for the
construction of oil refinery sub-stations in some of the west african regoins
(West Africa regoins) in 1994 to expatriate companies. The
contract which was originally valued for one hundred
million was manipulated to read one hundred and thirty
five million United State dollars only. The extra
thirty-five has been since executed and the
contractors have been paid all their contract bills
remaining $35,000,000.00 USD. As commissioned for my
colleagues and me.
DISBURSEMENT
We have resolved that you will take 20% of the total
amount for your assistance because it is impossible
for us to claim the contract over-invoiced money here
in West Africa or abroad without an international
assistance for the fact that we are all civil servants
and are prohibited from
operating account on foreign currencies. In addition,
10% has been mapped out for any miscellaneous expenses
incurred by you and us during this transaction, the
remaining 70% is for my colleagues and myself.
SECURITY
All modalities to effect the payment and subsequent
transfer of this money has been worked out. So, this
transaction is 100% risk free, though you are required
to treat this business with the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
AND TRANSPARENT HONESTY as we expect this transfer to
last between 14 - 21 banking days from the day we
receive your banking information. Please be informed
that the nature of your business will not necessarily
determine the success of this transaction.
STATE OF THE FUND
The money in question is now lodged in offshore
payment unit in Spain therefore upon finalisation of
every arrangement the said fund will be transferred to
you from Spain.
I want your immediate response through my e-mail
addres and send me your confidential fax and phone for
speedy
correspondence. My alternative e-mail address is
(drkaydojien@yahoo.com)and i will highly appreciate if
you treat this business with the strictest secrecy it
demands, both in public
and private places for security reasons.
Awaiting your favourable response.
Best regards!
DR KAYIETA DOJIEN
Email...drkaytiadogien@yahoo.com








From the Desk of: Dr kayieta Dojien,
Deputy Director and Contract Awarding Committee
Chairmann Joint West Africa Natural Resources Coperation
(JWANRC)
Dear Friend.
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
I am DR KAYIETA DOJIEN, Deputy Director and contract
awarding
Committee Chairman in the Joint West Africa Natural Resources
Corporation (JWANRC). I got your contact address from
the internet directory in search of someone who is
capable of helping to facilitate this very important
business.
PURPOSE
On behalf of my colleagues who are ministerial
official and the other offices in charge of offshore
remittance in this corporation, we are seeking your
assistance for the transfer of thirty five million
United States Dollar ($35,000,000.00) to your account
for further private purpose.
SOURCE OF FUND
This amount to be transferred into your account
accrued from over-invoiced contract amount for the
construction of oil refinery sub-stations in some of the west african regoins
(West Africa regoins) in 1994 to expatriate companies. The
contract which was originally valued for one hundred
million was manipulated to read one hundred and thirty
five million United State dollars only. The extra
thirty-five has been since executed and the
contractors have been paid all their contract bills
remaining $35,000,000.00 USD. As commissioned for my
colleagues and me.
DISBURSEMENT
We have resolved that you will take 20% of the total
amount for your assistance because it is impossible
for us to claim the contract over-invoiced money here
in Africa or abroad without an international
assistance for the fact that we are all civil servants
and are prohibited from
operating account on foreign currencies. In addition,
10% has been mapped out for any miscellaneous expenses
incurred by you and us during this transaction, the
remaining 70% is for my colleagues and myself.
SECURITY
All modalities to effect the payment and subsequent
transfer of this money has been worked out. So, this
transaction is 100% risk free, though you are required
to treat this business with the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
AND TRANSPARENT HONESTY as we expect this transfer to
last between 14 - 21 banking days from the day we
receive your banking information. Please be informed
that the nature of your business will not necessarily
determine the success of this transaction.
STATE OF THE FUND
The money in question is now lodged in offshore
payment unit in Spain therefore upon finalisation of
every arrangement the said fund will be transferred to
you from Spain.
I want your immediate response through my e-mail
addres and send me your confidential fax and phone for
speedy
correspondence. My alternative e-mail address is
( drkaytiadogien@yahoo.com)and i will highly appreciate if
you treat this business with the strictest secrecy it
demands, both in public
and private places for security reasons.
Awaiting your favourable response.
Best regards!
DR KAYIETA DOJIEN
Email...drkaytiadogien@yahoo.com




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