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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: "Niger Delta Dev. Commission" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <aeikpong.nddcng10@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:11:28 +0100
Subject: Partnership

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The message/information contained herein is legally privileged and in ended only for the
addressee. Distribution or dissemination of the message therein is strictly prohibited.
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Dear Sir,
 
          Request for a mutual business transaction.
 
I am sincerely sorry for any inconvenience reading from an unknown fellow may cause you and your
esteemed establishment.
 
I am Arc. Esoetok Ikpong Ikpong Etteh, Executive Director, Projects, the Niger Delta Development
Commission (NDDC). The Niger Delta Commission as established in 2000 by the Federal Government of
Nigeria is aimed at developing and supporting community  initiatives in sustainable livelihood improvement,
natural resources management and the provision of small-scale community infrastructure for the Nine
Niger Delta States of the Federation.
 
Areas of Developement
* Road Projects    * Water Projects * Schools projects    * Jetties and Canalization * Electrification Projects  
* Computer Training Programs * Hospital Projects
 
Funding
Budgetary Allocation & Excess Crude Oil Sales.
 
In my capacity as the Executive Director (Projects), I have in collaboration with the Director (Finance) and
the Managing Director/CEO earmarked some part of the allocation (derivations) for our personal use as we
are aware that this is a political appointment and as we are not going to remain in this office for life.
 
After our first quarter convention, I have been mandated to front for the group and negotiate with a reliable
foreign company or individual that can receive the earmarked sum (USD165, 000,000.00) ONE HUNDRED
AND SIXTY-FIVE MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY) for safe-keeping/possible investments in a
viable/blue-chip Company in your Country or any other Country of your choice, where Government Policies
favors foreign investments with minimal taxation.
 
Areas of interest
*Production/Manufacturing *Real Estate  *Hotelling/Tourism
 
As the case may be, we have decided to move the first  installment of USD30,000,000.00 (Thirty Million
United  States Dollars only) out of this earmarked sum as a start  while the balance will follow subsequently
after the  successful transfer of the first installment.
 
We will discuss your remuneration when I receive your response. There is no risk involved as all
machineries has  been set rolling for the speedy and successful execution  of this business, To ensure
the security of all  concerned, all correspondences must be by electronic mail  e-mail.
 
However, I want you to note that your area of business does not matter in the transaction rather, your
willingness and capability to handle the transaction.
 
Reply to my alternative email address:  (officefile.nddcng@netcourrier.com)
 
Looking forward for your urgent response.
 
Yours faithfully,
 
Arc. Esoetok Ikpong Ikpong Etteh
234 802 057 9272

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