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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: Fadi Salim <fadisamli201w@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: fadisalim35@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:53:17 +0200
Subject: Important

Hallo my friend,

First and foremost, I would want to demand a high level of maturity
from you while reading this letter. Please be informed that, I saw
your profile while carrying out a search on Non Libya national through
the Internet in order to partner me in this project on a benefit of
doubt basis. But be rest assured that the successful completion of
this transaction, it is no doubt of huge mutual benefit to both of us
by the special grace of almighty God Let me start by introducing
myself to you

My Name is Salim Fadi, Libyan and coordinator of national leadership
council under late leader Colonel Muammar Muhammad Al-Gaddafi. The
opposition group referred to as Rebel group eager for a democratic
political reform demanded that late Colonel Muammar Muhammad
Al-Gaddafi must resign and another democratic political leader elected
as he had ruled the country for 42 years. His refusal to step down has
lead to several months of wild destruction of life and properties in
Libya, leaving every activity to be closed, you can see more reference
in world daily news broadcast like CNN, BBC, Asian News, CNBC etc.
Please visit the link below for more understanding.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12480844

Because of the problem in my Country Libya, nothing is moving again as
business places, Banks, Schools, hospitals and many other institutions
were total out of place due to the previous war between Gaddafi forces
and rebel forces, this is why I write to seek your consent and
assistance to move the sum of USD$18.5M to your country for
investment.This huge sum of money was money mapped out by late
President Gaddafi to my council to train and educate leaders to
support his regime before the war started. Right now, I completely had
nothing left for me. All my properties and investments had been
destroyed by the civil crises (war). This is why I need your help to
invest this money as it will be a turning point in my life again for a
better standard of living since all I had worked in life had been
totally carried away by the destructive war.

I want to assure you that my partnership with you is 100% risk free,
because no one else has information on this money. The duplicate copy
of the CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT kept in the office safe, proving the
existence of the money were completely lost by fire when our office
was hit by bomb blast during the civil crises.The Original copy is
still intact with me. Upon agreement, I shall provide you with
relevant information on how to claim the sum of US$18.5 Million which
is deposited in a VAULT with SECURITIES/FINANCE HOUSE. You shall
automatically become the beneficiary of the funds with the help of the
DEPOSIT CERTIFICATE and some legal paper work (POWER OF ATTORNEY and
AUTHORIZATION LETTER) once presented to the relevant authority whose
custody the funds is deposited. Also you must keep to my instruction.
For security reasons, I advice that you keep information about this
funds as a top secret.

You shall be entitle to 40% of the total amount while 60% is for me.
Once the funds is in your custody, I will like to invest my share of
the funds in a lucrative sector of your country's economy.

If not interested, please delete this message and do not disclose to
any third party.

I shall give you more details upon your response, willingness and
readiness to handle this transaction.

Your quick response will be highly appreciated.

Your truly,
Fadi Salim (Libya)

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