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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: <olu_aganga@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: olu_fmf@minister.com
Date: 7 Aug 2010 12:59:01 +0200
Subject: Government Payment advice.

Attn, My name is Mr.Olu Aganga. I am the Honorable Minister Of finance,Federal Republic of Nigeria. It may interest you that at the inception of the cabinet of Mr.Goodluck Jonathan,as the President,and commander-in chief,Federal Republic of Nigeria,he invited me over to form the cabinet as minister for finance.Thereafter,I accompanied him during his visit to the United States of America where we had series of meetings and talks with the president of the United States and his officials on how to stabilize the Nigerian economy,how to save her image in the comity of Nations and how to reduce her debt burden.We arrived at a decision that my ministry should take over the verification and payment of all old debts,particularly all international debts.You may note here that this also includes how best to eliminate the activities of fraudsters and impostors all over the World as their activities may relate to Nigeria.We have closed down all payment outlets all over the World and my Ministry is mandated to verify all debt claims and settle them accordingly.To this effect,I am calling on you claimants to put a stop to any communication that may be subsisting between you and any person or office whatsoever called and report your matter to my office immediately,and I can assure you,you will be glad you did. such mail will be forwarded for my immediate attention.in case you wish to talk to me,feel free to call me on:234-7092616236 It our warning that whosoever neglects this official communique and goes on to do something different,does so at his or her own risk as this administration shall not be held liable for any loss or losses from such disobedience. All responds must be in my private mail for security reasons (olu_fmf@minister.com). Thank you for being part of our reformation bid. Mr. Olusegun Olutoyin Aganga Honorable Minister Of finance (Fed.Rep.Of Nigeria)

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