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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: joe egwu <jegwu07@hotmail.co.uk>
Reply-To: <jegwu01@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 14:36:15 +0000
Subject: DID YOU GET MY MAIL?



FROM THE DESK OF ENGR. JOE EGWU.Director Procurement & contract Award committee Department of Petroleum Resources, (NNPC)Subject: URGENT BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
DEAR FRIEND l am Engr,Joe Egwu, Director Procurement & contract Award committee, Department of Petroleum Resources, (NNPC) I am in search of an agent to assist us in the Transfer of (USD$13. 5MILLION UNITED STATE DOLLARS ONLY) which was generated from an over invoice amount of contract awarded under our ministry, we have since kept the excess. (Being the over invoice amount) in the escrow account of the Federal Government, while looking for a reliable person who will give total assistance in the transfer of the money,Under a very strict confidential condition. The Vide Remittance Code Number is : (MFW791RBZ53AFR05) and File Approval Number is: (GTB/NG07/TR9US/2005).
You will be required to Assist us with. (1) Assist in the Transfer of the said sum of Usd$13.5Million United State Dollas Only. (2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment after receiving the Usd$13.5million United State Dollars (3) Assist us in purchase of properties. If you decide to render your service to us in this regard. You are advised to Forward your Informations as stated Below: 1. Your Direct Telephone Number................. 2. Your Direct Fax Number........................ 3. Your Banking Details where the Usd$13.5million will be Transfer into. 4. Your Full contact Address. While 30% of the total sum of ( Usd$13.5million) will be for you.You can also contact me in this Email:jegwu1@yahoo.comYours sincerely, Engr.Joe Egwu.
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