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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: Shama Atiyaq Mohammed Al Badi <u070879@squ.edu.om>
Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2008 06:38:52 +0400
Subject: CONTACTN ME THROUGHT MY PERSONAL EMAIL IF INTRESTED
(samuelphillips0012@live.com)

Dear friend,
Do accept my apology if my email does not meet your personal ethics but I hope
it makes our acquaintance. I have a business proposal for you, worth the sum of US$50-Million of which you will be fully entitled to US$25-Million (50%).
However, this deal may also result in our business partnership in genuine DIAMOND and/or PETROLEUM merchandise from Africa, if you so desire.
This transaction is legal and totally risk free but due to the high level of insecurity over the internet, it's really difficult to know if you are trust worthy because it will take a great deal of trust for me to let you in on this transaction.
if you are fully interested in this deal and want more information,
kindly send me an email to my private email address [samuelphillips0012@live.com] and
please include your FULL NAME; ADDRESS and PHONE NUMBER; so that I can contact you immediately. Cheers!

Regards,
Mr.Samuel Phillips{ESQ}
samuelphillips0012@live.com


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