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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: WHITE PEARL CONSULTANT <whitepearlconsultant@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 07:32:14 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: ARM CHAIR SUPPLY CONTRACT




Dear Sir,
 
The Federal Ministry of Environment,Nigeria intends to buy 50,000,00 (Fifty Thousand) Units of Arm Chairs.
 
With my very good and strong contacts in the ministry,I can introduce your company to the procurement committee of the ministry for the supply.Payment is by 100% Telegraphic Transfer in advance before delivery upon contract sign.Delivery period is 9 months,where partial delivery will be allowed
 
Therefore if you are interested and agree to pay me an agreed commission after you received your contract payment,contact me as soon as possible via telephone or email for further details:+2348050544883 to recommend you to the Contract Awarding Committee of the ministry to handle the supply.
 
Best Regards
Mr. FRANK SYED,
WHITE PEARL CONSULTANT
102 CRESCENT CLOSE ABA,
ABIA STATE,
NIGERIA.
TEL:+234-805-O54-4883
EMAIL:whitepearlconsultant@yahoo.com,

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