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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: "kizito" <kizitomike91@myway.com>
Reply-To: kizitomike100@myway.com
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2007 23:45:51 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: FUND RELOCATION FOR INVESTMENT AND PLEASE REPLY URGENTLY



FUND RELOCATION FOR INVESTMENTFROM Mr.Kizto MikeNIGERIA.
Email: kizitomike100@myway.com
Dear, Sir/Madam
FUND RELOCATION FOR INVESTMENTI humbly seek your assistance in a business transaction that requires your ability to invest on our behalf for a minimum period of 5years, without the inference of a third party.
The fund emanated from individual wealth, Political contribution, and contract kick - back by party members towards their next parliamentary election. With the present situation, I urge to relocate the funds to you for safe keeping/Investment, hence my decision to contact you.
Details would be disclosed and the possibility to meet with you, on your ability to handle this transaction legally. The fund for the investment is valued at $20.6 Million.
If this proposal is ok by you,kindly reply and send me
1.your full name
2.direct phone number and fax number
3. bank name and account number
4.home address
Thanks and look forward to your response.Best Regards,Mr.Kizto Mike

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