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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: izongo@albawaba.com
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 17:50:33 -0000 (GMT)
Subject: I need your positive response..!!

FROM:
GREAT TREE:
GENERAL CONSULTANTS (SARL)
OUGADOUGOU-BURKINAFASO
D/LINE:+226-71 55 68 04

ATTENTION:

WHEN WE WAKE UP IN THE MORNING, WE HAVE TWO SIMPLE CHOICES<> GO BACK TO
SLEEP AND DREAM, OR WAKE UP AND CHASE THOSE DREAM.
THE CHOICE IS YOURS?.


WE GOT YOUR CONTACT FROM A RELIABLE PERSON WHO ASSURED US OF YOUR
HONESTY AND ABILITY TO HANDLE A VIABLE PROJECT INVESTMENT IN YOUR COUNTRY.

OUR CLIENTS ARE GROUP OF THREE RETIRED GENERALS WHO HAS SERVED IN IRAQ
AND NOW ON ASSYLUM IN WEST AFRICA.

THEY ARE INTERESTED IN LOW HOUSING ESTATE, FIVE STAR HOTELS,TOURISM AND
FISH FARMING PROJECTS RESPECTIVELY ANY WHERE IN THE WORLD.


THEY HAVE ABOUT US$137- MILLION TO BE INVESTED ON THESE PROJECTS.

THE FUNDS ARE DEPOSITED IN A PRIVATE SECURITY COMPANY IN WEST AFRICA FOR
SAFE-KEEPING.

IF YOU ARE INTERSTED URGENTLY CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS.

THE INTERESTED PERSONS/ COMPANY WILL ENTER INTO PARTINERSHIP AGREEMENT
WITH THEM ON 40%/60% PROFIT SHARING.

IF YOU ARE SERIOUSLY INTERESTED?, SIGNIFY YOUR INTEREST IMMEDIATELY
THROUGH THIS EMAIL ADDRESS:ibrahimzongo28@yahoo.com

THIS IS A LIFE TIME PROJECT WHICH YOU CAN NOT AFFORD TO MISS.

REMEMBER TO FURNISH US WITH YOUR COMPANY OR PERSONAL PROFILE,CONTACT
ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR EASIER COMMUNICATION.

WE AWAITS FOR YOUR URGENT RESPONSE.

YOURS FAITHFULLY,

MR.IBRAHIM ZONGO
CEO/PROJECT COORDINATOR.
GREAT TREE:
GENERAL CONSULTANTS (SARL)
OUGADOUGOU-BURKINAFASO
WEST AFRICAN
Email:ibrahimzongo28@yahoo.com

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