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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: "BARRISTER HADU KHALID" <hadukhalid@legislator.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:31:59 +0100 (CET)
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL


ABDUL HALIM CHAMBERS (People Chambers)
SOLICITOR AND ADVOCATE
Lot 2-3-12, 3rd Floor
Wisma Rampai Jalan 34/26
Taman Sri Rampai, Setapak
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
Mobile:: 0169570627


ATTN: .

I am Abdul Halim, an attorney at law. A deceased client of mine, by name
Mr. MOHAMMED , who here in after shall be referred to as my client, died
as the result of a heart-related condition on the 11 November 2001 . His
heart condition was due to the death of all the members of his family.

I have contacted you to assist in distributing the money left behind by my
client before it is confiscated or declared unserviceable by the bank
where this deposit valued at 45 million dollars is lodged. This bank has
issued me a notice to contact the next of kin, or the account will be
confiscated.

My proposition to you is to seek your consent to present you as the
next-of-kin and beneficiary of my named client, so that the proceeds of
this account can be paid to you, then we can share the amount on a mutual
agreement based on percentage. All legal documents to back up your claim
as my client's next-of-kin will be provided. All I require is your honest
cooperation to enable us see this transaction through.

This will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you
from many breach of the law. If this business proposition offends your
moral values, do accept my apology. I must use this opportunity to implore
you to exercise the utmost indulgence to keep this matter extraordinary
confidential, whatever your decision, while I await your prompt response.
Please contact me at once to indicate your interest. I will like you to
acknowledge the receipt of this mail as soon as possible via email this
transaction will be treated private with absolute confidentiality and
sincerity. I look forward to your quick reply.

Best regards,
Barrister Abdul Halim Esq.
Principal Attorney.

This communication, links contained herein, is for the sole use of the
intended recipient and may contain information that is confidential or
legally protected.


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