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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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Fraud email example:

From: "alhaji danco" <alhaji_danco21@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:46:10 +0000
Subject: CALL ME 00226-76 58 88 47

TREAT AS URGENTFROM THE DESK OF DR ALHAJIDANCO
AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING UNIT.
FOREIGN REMITTANCE DEPT.
BANK OF AFRICA (BOA)OUAGA-BURKINA FASO


DEAR FRIEND,
I Am DR DR ALHAJIDANCOIthe manager in charge of auditing and accounting unit
foreign remittance depatmet of BANK OF AFRICA (BOA)ouaga-burkina faso in
west Africa. with due respect and regards I have decided to contact you
on a business transaction that will be very beneficial to both of us at
the end of the transaction,During our investigation and auditing in the
bank, my department came across a very huge sum of money belonging to a
deceased person, a foriegner who died a plane crash and the fund has been
dormant in his account with the bank witho
ut any claim of the fund in our custody either from his family or relation
before our discovery to this development,Although personally, I kept this
information secret within myself and partners to enable the whole plans
and idea be profitable and uccessful during the time of execution.The amount
involved is (USD$10. Million UNTED STATE DOLLARS). Meanwhile all the whole
arrangement and directives needed to put claim over this fund as the
bonafide
next of kin to the deceased, will be forward to you upon your acceptance
nformation will be relayed to you as soon as you indicate your interest
and willingness to assist us and also benefit your self to this great
business
portunity.
In fact I could have done this deal alone but because of my position in
this country as a civil servant,we are not allowed to operate a foriegn
account and would eventually raise an eye brow on my side during the time
of transfer because I work in this bank,This is the actual reason why it
will require a second party or fellow who will forward claims as the next
of kin with affidavit of trust of Oath to the bank and also
present a foriegn account where you will need the said money (USD$10,Million
UNTED STATE DOLLARS)to be transfered into, after due verification and
clarification
to designated bank account.
I will not fail to inform you that this transaction is 100% risk free, On
smoth conclusion of this transaction, you will be entitled to 30% of the
total sum as ratification, while 10% will be set aside to take care of
expenses
that may arise during the time of transfer such as telephone bills etc,
while 60% will be for me and my partners. Please you have been adviced to
keep top secret as we are still in service and intend to retire from service
after we conclude this deal with you. I will be monitoring the whole
situation
here in the bank until you confirm the money in your account and ask us
to come down to your country for subsequent shearing of the fund according
to percentages previously indicated and further investment,either in your
country or any other country you may advice us to invest in.
All other necessary information will be sent to you when I hear from you.I
suggest you get back to me as soon as possible, stating your wish in this
deal.
Yours
faithfully,
DR ALHAJIDANCO

(CONFIDENTIAL)

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