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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: Mr Adamuo Ali <adamuoali123@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:36:57 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Urgent Message


Urgent Message
The Desk Of Adamuo Ali  (Esq).
The Head Of File Department,
African Development Bank A.D.B
Ouagadougou Burkina-Faso
West Africa.
Tel:00226-7650 7803.
 
Although you might be apprehensive about my email as we have never met before. I am Mr.Adamuo Ali, a Banker,Head Of File Department with (Africa Development Bank)There is the sum of $5.2, currently in my branch,there were no beneficiary stated for the claim after the death of the beneficiary concerning these funds which means no one would ever come to claim it.
 
That is why I ask that we work together,I will be pleased to work with you as trusted person and see that the fund is transfered out of my Bank into another Bank Account. Once the funds have been transfered to your nominated Bank account we shall then share it in the ratio of 60% for me, 40% for you.Your urgent response is been awaited as this is an opportunity of a lifetime for both of us.call me as soon as you receive this message for more confirmation.
 
Mr.Adamuo Ali.
African Development Bank A.D.B
Ouagadougou Burkina-Faso
West Africa.
Tel:00226-7650 7803.



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