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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: Emmanuel Unanka <emmanuel_unanka204@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:38:29 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: RE: SUPPLY OF CRUDE OIL, DIESEL AND PETROL /GAS/Bitumen , RPO , Base Oil , Slack Wax and Paraffin Wax




ATTENTION: President – CEO,



RE: SUPPLY OF CRUDE OIL, DIESEL AND PETROL /GAS/Bitumen , RPO , Base Oil , Slack Wax and Paraffin Wax





Dear Sir,



We are marketing company and consultancy in oil field herein Nigeria, and also we are direct agent to the seller of Nigeria Bonny Light Crude Oil here in Nigeria, and also genuine representative of Miran Commerce in Tehran- IRAN that deal on the following products,Bitumen , RPO , Base Oil , Slack Wax and Paraffin Wax. we are serious businessmen and also we don’t need time wasters, and I want to assure you that you will get the product if truly you are a serious buyer of our products.





We are suppliers of Crude Oil, Diesel and Petrol /Gas, and currently looking for credible Oil Refineries we can supply with Crude Oil, and Bitumen , RPO , Base Oil , Slack Wax and Paraffin Wax We also can assist you to acquire or buy oil field drilling block. Note we are not interested in up front payment, we work with bank to bank transaction, above is my direct contact details where you can reach me anytime.



Again we want to know your company products to see if we can help you market your product, as we are interested to becoming your representative here in Nigeria and connect your business to the world. Please we need your understanding to enable us serve you better. It is very important that we work together as I know in my spirit it will work out for both of us if you can trust me to be your representative in oil field business and other products your company deals on.







It would be most pleasurable for us to work with you and establish a strong business relationship. We thank you in advance and look forward to a mutually beneficial business relationship with us and we assure you of our best attention at all times.







We are expecting your reply.



Regards,



Mr. Emerald U

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