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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: raymond santos <raymond.san877@gmail.com>
Reply-To: rayy_ng@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:47:04 -0700
Subject: Sir,Finance/Investments.


Dear Sir,



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*REQUEST FOR PARTNERSHIP IN FINANCE / INVESTMENT.*




In my quest for business relationship, I was in a management/finance forum
held by the Human resource Dept. of your country's Consulate Office in my
country; therein I got your contact.




My idea of getting to you is based on finance/Investments, if we can work
things together, my father was a finance Minister in my country, and
unfortunately he died in a motor accident some months ago. However, before
his death, he drew my attention and told me that he left some huge amount of
money in Dollars somewhere.





His instruction regarding to this fund was that I should not invest it in
my country because of its economic instability and his political foes,
rather it must be invested overseas where the Economy and Political Climate
is more stable.



My problem now is that I am a Civil Servant and I have just graduated a
year back from the University. As a Civil Servant, our Government Code of
conduct bureau does not permit me to own an off-shore Bank Account. As the
heir in the deposit certificate, if the money is lodged in my Local Account,
it will raise eye brows because of my young age.



On further thought, I decided to contact you as a foreigner who will legally
be in trust on my behalf as the beneficiary of the money in your country to
secure and assist me abroad for onward investment purposes. This is where I
solicit your assistance/partnership in a quiet and confidential manner.



The condition on share percentage between us will be negotiated as soon as
the transaction takes off. You can reach me for more understanding between
us on my Email or call Direct on Tel. 234-80-33242-132.



Thanks as I await your response.



Best Regards,



Raymond Santo







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Raymond Santos.
+234 802 1066495

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