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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Aisha Gaddafi" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mudairdi02@mail.kz>
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:35:12 +0800
Subject: Can I work with you on this?

Hello,
 
I know you would be surprised to read from someone relatively unknown to you. I am Dr. Aisha Gaddafi, a lawyer by profession, the Libyan Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) and the daughter of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
 
Please, I have an urgent business transaction which I would like you to stand as my partner. I have some fund totaling $170 Million USD which I would like placed in your care for investment purpose due to the crisis facing my family.
 
The amount of $150 Million USD is in a fixed deposit account in a Bank while the other amount $25 Million USD is held in a deposit/storage company.
 
I want to invest this money with you because of the crises in Libya. You do not have to be afraid of anything as no one else knows about these funds. Please if you are interested to co-operate with me in this deal then you will be required to stand as the beneficiary and received this fund on my behalf and invest it.
 
I will furnish you with all the required information concerning this fund as soon as you respond and agree to work with me on this matter. Please it is strictly confidential.
 
Anticipating and early reply from you.
 
Best Regards,
 
Dr. Aisha Gaddafi
 

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