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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: "Barry Roberts" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <barryroberts11@live.com>
Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 20:21:41 -0600
Subject: Hello


Dear friend,
My name is Barry Roberts I am a citizen South Africa, and a banker with Arab Bank in Sudan , I am a personal account officer to the ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, I am currently in MEXICO, for an assignment which is the reason why I am contacting you through this means. I need someone who can assist us receive a huge amount of funds on behalf of the Mubarak Family. The recent revolution in Egypt has made it mandatory for President Mubarak to step Down from Power and now some of his properties, companies and assets are being confiscated by the new Government according to the order of the people of Egypt. The PresidentÂ’s bank accounts also has been frozen in Switzerland and in other European countries as a result of this latest development in Egypt and the entire Arab World, The presidentÂ’s Son and their Family members and relatives were all affected by this new development hence there is need for them to find a safe haven somewhere to avoid the peoples anger.

I want to confirm from you if you can handle this transaction, as we intend to Move some funds belonging to this Family to your country, but we need Good and sincere people who will not capitalize on the recent development and take the Money when it gets to them. Please note that this is a sincere solicitation with no bad Intents, if you can handle the transaction, just indicate by responding back to me either by email or fax and I will give you details of the arrangement we have on ground and how much is involved. Please get back to me as soon as possible for you alone have I sent this mail to.
With respect and regards,

Barry Roberts

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