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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: Mohammed Salieu <mohammedsalieu30@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:57:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: MR MOHAMMED SALIEU/CONFIDENTIAL


FROM:MR. MOHAMMED SALIEU
NO 8 KESINGTON STREET PRETORIA,
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA
TEL: +27-78-933-3775
EMAIL:mohammedsalieu25@hotmail.com

ATTN:THE DIRECTOR /C.E.O

STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

I am a member of the contract award committee and 14 project allocation manager, of the Department of Minerals and Natural Resources in Sudan (Darfur).Since the outbreak of war in my country,evey plan have shaterd.

I am in search of a reliable/trusted someone like you to assist me in the transfer of USD$22 Million which is presently transfer out of Sudan (Darfur). and deposited in one of the private financial security firm in south africa.And i need a subsequent investment in your country. You will be required to.

(1) Assist in the transfer of the said funds
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist me in purchase of properties or Profitable Business.

If you decide to render your service to me in this regard, 25% of the total sum of USD$22 Million will be for you. Please, to facilitate the conclusion of this
Transaction if accepted, do send to me promptly to my Private mailing address (mohammedsalieu25@hotmail.com)

the following:
(1) Your full names,
(2)physical address and
(3)Phone/fax numbers.

As soon as I get your respond, I shall give out more details on how we shall proceed.
Thanks for your anticipated co-operation.


Yours Faithfully,


MR. MOHAMMED SALIEU


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