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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: "Khalid Hassan" (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:18:39 -0800
Subject: Dear Friend Salaam,

 
Dear Friend Salaam,
 
 
I feel very sorry to interrupt your peace since you are not expecting to receive any mail from me. However, I was obliged to do so due to the importance and urgency of the message. I crave your indulgence, and want to reassure you that I mean well and that it is only for our mutual good. So please do not be embarrassed or suspicious. You can also get much information on this link about my boss arrest:
 
 
 
http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/crime/former-nigerian-state-governor-arrested-in-dubai-1.626572
 
 
 
 
I am Khalid Hassan, I got to know you courtesy of international business bureau here webpage Sequel to my zeal towards foreign investment and also security for my life and my possession, I therefore write to give you a Breakdown of this proposal. I was the personal confidant to the James Ibori, For Governor of Delta State in Nigeria whom was declare wanted by the Interpol follow the allegation from UK Government, be charge with Money Laundry  On our arrival in Dubai with the help of Dubai Native we have invested part of the money in Dubai. I came here with my family and a treasure containing the total sum of US$7,000,000.00(Seven Million US Dollars) which was part of the cash left in my care before his arrest. With the help of a Dubai Citizen, I arrived here and immediately deposited the treasure containing the fund into a Private Security /finance company for safe keeping although the Security Company and the man who assisted me to deposit it is unaware of the contents! as they were deposited as privile
 
my motive for contacting you.
 
 
To be able to actualize this project, you are required to assist in the following manners.
 
(1) That you shall be required to provide a good Bank account where the money would be transferred and where taxation will not take much toll on the money.
 
(2) That you shall serve as the general overseer and guardian of this fund and all investment thereafter.
 
(3) To assist in providing me and my immediate family permanent residential permit in your country after the money must have been transferred to your account.
 
 
For these services, a suitable percentage (%) will be mapped out for you after you have shown your willingness to assist, and most importantly all expenses involved in this  transaction will be taken care of when the money  have been safely transferred to your
 
designated account.
 
 
There would be a meeting in any country of your choice where we can meet, for further discussions and to consummate the transaction at once. I will give you all the details in my next mail when you have indicated your interest and commitment to work with me.
 
 
Always remember that this is the highest confidence and trust any person can repose on the other, especially when it is considered that we did not know ourselves before. I hope you will honor me too.
 
 
NOTE: I know there may be scams and junk mails flying here and there on the internet but certainly, this is not one of them please.I expect to receive your response soonest I do not intend to have this  transaction delayed. Please treat this as highly confidential by
 
keeping it only with yourself.
 
 
I look forward for your urgent co-operation.
 
Best regards,
Khalid Hassan
 
 

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