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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: "Abia" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <abiaeluchhhhi@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2012 05:36:18 -0500
Subject: Greetings to you and your family.

your Dear Friend,
Good day, Firstly, I apologize for sending you this sensitive information via e-mail instead of a Certified/Post-mail. It is
understandable that you might be a little bit apprehensive because you do not know me, But I have a lucrative business offer of mutual interest to share with you,hence, this letter to you.

I humbly crave your indulgence to read this e-mail with all seriousness of purpose devoid of any doubt in your mind because this project is based on Trust, Confidentiality and Sincerity of purpose in order to have an acceptable meeting of the minds.

My name is MR, ELUCHI MARK ABIA. I am a LIBERIAN I was part of the government of the Former President of Liberia (Charles Taylor)

I need you to assist me in repatriating some funds.I need your foreign partnership to assist me to invest in your country.I have interest in stocks,real estate and any other profitable businesses you may wish to recommend.

I realised this fund from sales we made in cash from Liberia Diamond and Timber trades during the administration of President Charles Taylor.


I assure you that this project will bring us together for a long lasting relationship.I need your private phone number,full names,address so that i can forward to you more details.

All i intend to do now is to safe guide this fund, by making sure that this fund moves from where it it now to your account.

Once this money is transferred to you in your country, i will come over immediately for the investment.


Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.Please indicate your interest by sending an email.
I await your response as soon as possible.

Best Wishes,
Eluchi Mark Abia

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