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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: DON PERES ANTHONIO <peres1988@cashette.com>
Date: Sun, 07 Jan 2007 13:34:16 +0100
Subject: URGENT REPLY NEEDED PLS


Dr Don peres Anthonio
Peres1988@cashette.com
Dear Sir,
I am Dr peres anthonio -branch bank manager of a reputable bank in Spain. I have an urgent and very confidential business proposition for you. On June 6, 2001,, a foreign oil consultant/contractor with the Spanish government, Mr Subhi Abdul Aziz made a number time (fixed) deposit for twelve calendar months, value at US$45,500,000.00 (forty five million, five hundred thousand dollars) in our bank. Upon maturity we sent a routine notification to his forwarding address but got no reply. After a month, we sent a reminder and finally we discovered from his contract employer (The Ministry of Trade and Commerce) that Mr.Subhi Abdul Aziz died from an automobile accident. On further investigation, I found out that he died intestate, and all attempts to trace his next of kin, was fruitless. I therefore made further investigation and discovered that he did not declare any next of kin or relation in all his official documents, including his bank deposit paperwork in my bank.
The sum of US$45,500,000.00 (forty five million , five hundred thousand dollars) is still sitting in our bank and the interest is being rolled over with the principal sum at the end of each year. No one will ever come forward to claim it. According to Spanish law, at the expiration of six years, the money will revert to the ownership of the Spanish government, if nobody applies to claim the fund. Consequently, my proposal is that I will like you as a foreigner to stand as the next of kin to Mr.Subhi Abdul Aziz.This is simple. I will like you to provide immediately your full names and address, so that the attorney will prepare the necessary documents and affidavits, which will put you in place of the next of kin. We shall employ the service of an attorney for drafting and notarization of the WILL and to obtain the necessary documents and letter of probate/administration in your favor, for the transfer.
A bank account in any part of the world, which you will provide, will then facilitate the transfer of this money to you as the next of kin. The money will be paid into your account for us to share it in the ratio of 65% for me and 35% for you. There is no risk involved, as the paperwork for this transaction will be done by the attorney and my position as the branch manager guarantees the successful execution of this transaction. If you are interested, please reply immediately via the above Email address. Upon your response, I shall then 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 assistance in investing my share in your country. I await your reply.
Finally,I will not like any third party to this.
Thanks for your anticipated Cooperation.
Best regards,
DR Don peres Anthonio (KT.SSS,ACIB)

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