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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.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni.J." <dr.abdul@outnsd.com>
Reply-To: abdulhafid.3zlitni@superposta.com
Date: Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:07:50 -0600
Subject: Greetings From:Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni

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From:Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni.J,Planning and Finance Minister
/Governor of Central Bank of Libya Building
Al Jalaa Street
P.O. Box 1103
Tarabulus
Tripoli
Libya.
Greetings

RE:TRANSFER OF (THIRTY MILLION,US DOLLARS WITH 75KILO GOLD DUST) I am
the Finance Minister/Governor of Central Bank of Libya.there was a
great late industrialist,who has an account with my Bank here in libya.

This account was opened in 2001 and has not been operated (remained
inactive) since 2004.Realiable sources revealed that the oil merchant
died in one of the terrorist attacks in his Basra residence.Until his
death there was no written or oral will.His name is George B.
Eastwood,and the current balance is (USD30million.)The account has no
other beneficiary and until George B. Eastwood's death, he was the
manager of National Oil Corp (NOC)in Libya.My investigation through
the Immigration Department proved to me as well that George B.Eastwood
was single and he had no beneficiaries or next of kin,before or after
his entry into the Arab Republic of Libya .This account in question
has been floating (dormant)since 2004 and if I do not remit this money
out urgently it will be forfeited for nothing since my bank has been
sold to another Bank in Kuwait .this is top secret and the management
of the bank is ready to release the Fund to any foreigner who has the
correct information! of the account before fully hand

I am writing you now because a successful takeover bid was launched
last May by a Kuwaiti Bank, and by next Month the 2 Banks will merge!
This means that a management internal AUDIT will reveal the money,and
it will surely be donated to one of the ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALIST
GROUPS,who are really armed terrorists!With your help,I can transfer
this money LEGALLY to your nominated Bank Account anywhere in the
world.We will start with (USD15million) at first, and if there is no
disappointment or betrayal on your part, I will transfer out the
remaining (USD15million.) I am revealing this to you with faith In
Allah,that you will never let me down in this business, You are the
first and only Person that I am contacting for this business, So
please reply urgently so that I will

inform you about the next step to take. With my influence and power in
the Bank, all will be safely handled and legally done; THERE WILL BE
ABSOLUTELY NO RISKS!

At the conclusion of the transfer, you will give me 60% of the money
and keep 40% for your self.This is a deal if you cannot handle
it.please do not reply.

Awaiting your prompt and positive response.

Yours Truly,

Dr.Abdulhafid M.Zlitni.J
PS: FOR SECURITY REASONS, I WILL NOT BE GIVING YOU
MY TEL AND FAX CONTACT DETAILS AT THIS TIME ; ALL PHONE AND
FAX TRAFFIC IN AND OUT OF LIBYA ARE BEING MONITORED BY
GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITIES

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