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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: "alejodonato@adinet.com.uy" <alejodonato@adinet.com.uy>
Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 14:32:14 -0300 (UYT)
Subject: RE:

Dear Sir/Madam,

My Name is Hassan Abdul, I found your profile very interesting and
decided to reach you directly to solicit for your assistance. Please, I
must plead for your confidence in this transaction. I happen to be one of
late (Libyan) Leader Col. MUAMMAR GADHAFI (ADC) I was serving as the
President's Aid De Camp (ADC) during his time in office, am currently in need
of an experienced silent foreign partner whom I can trust to re transfer some
of the funds he deposited in my name in a security company in Spain , West
Europe.

I was in charge of all financial matters concerning his funds for a very long
time due
to the trust he has on me, as you know in military, ADC is someone you
must trust more than any one else. The sudden death of the former leader has
given me an opportunity and warranted me to seek for a partner who can assist
me in investing the money he deposited in my name in a foreign country. In this
case I want your assistance to Transfer the Sum of ($30.000.000) Thirty
Million United States Dollar to your country and invest it wisely for me , i
am willing to give you 30% of the
total amount for your assistance and you will help me invest my 70% in
properties in your country .

All necessary documents regarding the deposit of the fund in the security
company in Spain are fully intact with my attorney base in Spain .

I plead with you on one issue, whether you are interested or not, kindly
do not expose this information to any one else. I confirm that the
transaction is legitimate and without any risk . Please, give me your
response immediately by returning this mail through my email
address.(hssnabdul42@gmail.co)

Yours Faithfully.
HASSAN ABDUL.

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