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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: "Dr. Mohammad Yusuf Wasem" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:53:13 -0500
Subject: I WANT TO INVEST IN YOUR COUNTRY

Dear,
Peace be unto you.I am interested in establishing investment portfolios in your country. However, I have very limited knowledge as to what might be viable or not. And
I am contacting you for assistance in this regard being that you are resident and understand the dynamics of your economy. My preference would be any real estate but I
willing to settle on any good investment with good profit turn over and short to medium turn around times. I would appreciate any assistance you might ive me in this
regard. I am proposing to invest twenty two Million United States Dollars (US$ 22,000,000.00) with your assistance. My foremost intention is to acquire a property
where I will live with my family and if we agree on terms of your assistance, I would then move the twenty two million dollars under your name. You may rest assured
that I have secured the services of a Lawyer who will assist in the transaction. His job would be to ensure that the paper work is flawless and done in such a manner
as would not connect my name to the transaction. He will also ensure that the right kind of paper work is acquired to protect all parties involved, including you.Not
that there is any danger to your person or myself, but given my past experiences, it always pays to be extra careful. You must know that this fund is the only thing
standing between me and abject poverty so you would understand my paranoia for things being done right. Of course I am more than willing to offer you a reasonable
percentage of the sum total for your assistance. If you are in the capacity to assist me, please let me know through my alternate email address:
mohammadyusufwasem@live.com so I can send you further details. also, kindly email me a phone number to reach you on. Until I hear from, do please accept my heart felt

best wishes for peace profound.

Thanks regards,
CEO: Wasem Investment Company
Mohammad Yusuf Wasem

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