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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: "Mr. Musa Mohamed." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <musa.mohamed@live.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:02:43 +0800
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Hello Dear,


I am Mr. Musa Mohamed from Italy Rome, i am working as a Purchasing Manager in this company REAL GEMS INTERNATIONAL (R.G.I) Italy Rome.

Due to my present condition of health now, I sincerely demand for your honest co-operation. I have deliberated this in my mind and decided to offer you this profitable business in the future for the both of us.

This is a profitable business which will be of mutual benefit to of us. I used to go to Malaysia to purchase a product called (V.Q-CLEANSER-DA.) it's a Liquid solution that is used for cleaning and polishing of raw Mineral stone and precious stones.

I am unable to make this trip to Malaysia because of my health condition. I have been diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer which was discovered very late, due to my laxity in caring for my health. It has defiled all forms of medication. Right now, I am on admission in the hospital in Italy that will take few months to recover according to the Medical Director.

My Company director has arranged for my Assistant Purchasing Manager to come to Malaysia for the purchase of this product which I normally purchase this product at the rate of ($4,550USD) per carton from an agent in Malaysia, after i get it from the agent at this lower price i will now sell to the company where i work at the higher rate of ($8,150USD) per carton.

In order to protect my previous dealings, I wish to appoint you as the seller of this product in Malaysia.

The Assistant Purchasing Manager will soon be in Malaysia and i want him to buy the products through you, while you contact the agent in Malaysia to get this product from her and sell to the company where i work.

If you are willing to take this business opportunity, I am offering you 50% of the total profit and 30% is for me while the remaining would be for the operational cost on each transaction.

You must not allow my Assistant purchasing manager to meet the main agent in Malaysia because of the profit that is in between the business, the company needs about 200 cartons now.

If you can handle this transaction and promise to be faithful then I will give you all the necessary information. I am waiting for your positive and urgent reply for us to proceed this business further. i will also want you to give me your contact details so i can contact you for more understanding.


Thank you.
Mr. Musa Mohamed.

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