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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: "Mr.Armand" <pinwin2@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mr.armandzinzindohoue@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2013 08:11:10 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: URGENT PARTNERSHIP..





Greeting
I am Mr.Armand Zinzindohoue, Benin's former interior minister, after going through your information i decided to contact you on a business proposal
I am former interior minister  Benin Republic  since i was removed from office  i have been thinking on what to do with the money that i have in my custody, this is why i am contacting youto assist me in locating and investing for me in any viable investment in your country.
Furthermore, i want you to inform me on the type of investment that will be best in your country, Please if you are interested in this offer, kindly contact me so that we can talk in details or send me your telephone number
thanks Regards from Mr.Armand Zinzindohoue,

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