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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <roland22111@inMail24.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:00:55 +0100
Subject: Help me


I am Roland Ibori the younger brother of James Ibori who is currentlly in Jail in London,Before my elder brother was arrested he kept in my possession the sum of $5 million dollars which is currenttly in a Finance House here in London.

I am currentlly under pressure by the Finance House official here ,I need to have someone realiable to help me received my funds,as my elder brother account is currentlly in check by the British Government,I shall send you more details if you agree to help me receive this funds.

You can see details about my brother case in this site:
http://wwe morw.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-11986056

I am willing to compensate you 30% of the total sum if you agree to receive this funds on my behalf. I have to move the $5 Million Dollars out of London within 14 days as stated by my Finance House.Please if is ok by you send me the following informations,your full names and your cell number.


Await your mail.

Roland Ibori
Email: :roland221111@inMail24.com
phone number: +447924428381

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