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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: "Engr Edward Nicholas"<ajao_m@myway.com>
Reply-To: edward_nicholas001@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 09:15:59 -0500 (EST)
Subject: ATTN MR /MRS


ATTN MR /MRSI am Engr, Edward Nicholas, a soil scientist with National Minerals Company Of Liberia also the current chairman Rehabilitation and implementation committee of (N M C L}. I write to you based on the new development that came up in my country as we are now embarking on Rehabilitation and refurbishment of the countrie's infractures.Sir , actually,this contract has been awarded to Messrs Henry consulting ,a local accredited consultant to the tune of $185.5M USD. Also my company has voted money for the purchase/procurement of the material required for the exercise.Before now,I was the materials manager in charge of purchasing and Procurement in my company,but hitherto my position was elevated to a higher level as chairman rehabilitation and implementation committee of all Mineral companies in liberia.I was asked by Messrs Henry consulting to furnish them with the contact where I do procure this material in overseas, but as a result of the profit I make on this
purchase, I find it unprofitable to disclose the contact of the manufacturing company Overseas, hence my writing you so that you can represent my interest in your country as a foreigner and also as the dealer of the product.The name of the material they are coming to procure for our use is PNEUMATIC MINING RINGS , manufacturers part no WHW /TYPE-10A. We use this material on our mining machines .I do buy this materials from a foreign company in EUROPE at the rate of 67,000 USD per packet, while I supply to my company at rate of 117,000 USD .Out of one packet, our profit is 50,000 USD. This is exactly the profit I want you to protect for both of us, hence my brining you in as an intermediary. For this trip the consultants are coming to procure (100) One Hundred Packets Only. At the end of transaction you shall keep (40%) Forty Percent of the total profit while you shall pay (60%) Sixty percent into my account I shall forward to you.Your indication of interest will enable me
give you more information about the manufacturing company overseas as well as link you up with the consulting firm which delegate will be meeting with you in your country. This will enable both parties discuss terms and conditions of payment before their arrival in your country. Your ability to handle this transaction perfectly will ensure continuity since this is a term contract which will last for five years (World Bank Assisted).Nevertheless, you have no fear of failure as I have perfected the transaction based on my recommendation of your capability to Messrs Henry consulting.Thanking you in anticipation of your reply.Regards.NOTE ;YOU CAN REACH ME THROUGH MY PRIVATE E-MAIL edward_nicholas001@yahoo.co.uk FOR ONWARD COMMUNICATION/

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