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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: Mallam Nuhu <e_f_c_c_federal_nig@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2007 04:55:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: STOP MAILING SCAMMERS






ATTENTION: STOP MAILING SCAMMERS.

I humbly believe that you are an educated person coupled with the fact that you know very much that Fraudster are everywhere trying to defraud unsuspecting individuals of their hard earned money.

l am MR MALLAM NUHU RIBADU. CHAIRMAN Economics and
Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) OF THE FEDERAL
REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA.

We came across your email address while going through the list of people that have recieved fraudulent mails from Nigerians.

Per-adventure you fell victim to fraudsters [scammers], and we are looking for evidence from you so that we can get these people and prosecute them for tarnishing the image of our country and making the world an unbearable place.

Hence,We implore you to take precautions.In addition, stop replying any mails you suspect.

Forward every of their mails directly,So that we can commence Investigation.Your interest will be highly protected and you may be compensated if you cooperate with us.

Thanks.

Your faithfully,

Signed,

Nuhu Ribadu
Chairman,
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission
www.efccnigeria.org



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