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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Abdulaziz Hasan" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <leepinfo@yahoo.cn>
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 09:20:13 -0700
Subject: THIS IS A DEAL [ HANDLE WITH THE MOST CONFIDENTIAL]

Dear Friend,

My name is Abdulaziz Hasan, A Special assistant to Chief James Ibori, former governor of oil rich Delta State of Nigeria who is now wanted by the Federal Government of Nigeria for Financial embezzlement but now on Political asylum in Dubai United Arab Emirates. I was mandated by Chief to assist him in transferring /delivering to Dubai, part of his money deposited in a secret Vault in London through any means possible. I have successfully delivered 47 million USD to him but nothing has been given to me. only promises. As at now, I have concluded with the officials in charge to deliver to him the sum of 18 Million US Dollars in a box through a diplomatic courier delivery as arranged by the officials in London

I have served Chief for many years now with nothing to show for my loyalty and service, I therefore see this as an opportunity to enrich myself and my family. I therefore seek for a partner who will assist me and receive this funds in your name as the beneficiary (As we always do ) then we can share the funds to our self on 58/40 ratio 58 for me and 40 for you. then the remaining 2% will be to offset any expenses that may arise. I do not use my name for confidentiality sake as am being known as a staff of Chief Ibori .

If you are interested, kindly send to me your full name , telephone number and postal address so that i can start processing a change of Beneficiary Certificate and any other needed document in your name. This will enable them release and deliver the consignment to you as the chosen beneficiary of Chief's luggage. Please be assured that all procedure will be given a legal back-up as required therefore, it is risk free. for further clarification, kindly refer to Chief Ibori's loot on this website (http://amairi.org/ibori_loot.html)
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Respond to this urgently to enable me know your interest. Time is very important to me on this transaction. Please if you are not interested in this transaction, do not disclose the information herein.you can send your reply to- leepinfo@yahoo.cn

Regards,

Abdulaziz Hasan

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