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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: "Bustillos" <nest@batelco.com.bh>
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:24:02 +0100
Subject: Investor From Venezuela (INVESTMENT PROPOSITION)?

Hello Dear,
 
My name is Mr Majid Emi Bustillos from Venezuela, Personal adviser and business associate with Mr.Saif Al-Arab Gaddafi that deals in Crude Oil lifting, Gold and Computers situated in Tripoli-Libya.
 
I am interested to invest in your business and if you are willing to proceed with me kindly get back to me now.
 
Actually,My wife and I are high net worth investor in Libya through the assistance from Late Libyan President, may his soul rest in peace and we provide equity capital for start up and growing Engineering, Medical and scientific application companies and other things which you may be acquitted to it which prompted my contacting.
We are looking for a viable venture we can invest into and relocate out of Libya since the current crisis is still lingering and opposition are still hunting for Gadaffi friends and associate and we came across your business in the course of our research.
I want you to assure me you are going to keep this deal highly confidential and keep my data highly secret as am confiding and counting in you, If you know you are not capable to handle this big transaction, it is better you inform me earlier rather than proceeding without being sure of your ability to handle huge amount .
 
 
Kindly email to us an executive summary of your business if you are interested in utilizing our funds to know the exact area the fund will be invested into profitable business venture.
  Thank you.
    Sincerely,
    Majid[Mr]
NOTE: PLEASE KINDLY SEND THE REQUESTED EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF YOUR BUSINESS TO MY WIFE AT EMAIL GIVEN BELOW ATTENTION IT TO DR. MRS. ADA EMILIA IF YOU ARE WILLING AND READY TO PROCEED.
    Dr. Mrs Emi
    Wife
    Contact My Wife Directly on her direct email below for easy response and immediate process.
    drmrsada@superposta.com

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