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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.Abdelaziz kazkaz" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <abdulhafid.6zlitni@superposta.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:52:02 -0700
Subject: Greetings From Mr.Abdelaziz in Syria

Byblos Bank in Syria
Al Chaalan,Amine Loutfi
Hafez Street PO Box 5424
Damascus,Syria
 
 
Greetings
 
 
I am the Auditor In Charge of Byblos Bank in Syria.there was a great late industrialist,who has an account with my Bank here in Syria.
 
 
This account was opened in 2007 and has not been operated (remained inactive) since 2010.Realiable sources revealed that the oil merchant died in one of the terrorist attacks in his residence Damascus.Until his death there was no written or oral will.His name is George B. Eastwood,and The account has no other beneficiary and until George B. Eastwood's death, he was the manager of  National Oil Corp (NOC)in Libya.My investigation through the Immigration Department proved to me as well that George B.Eastwood was single and he had no beneficiaries or next of kin,before or after his entry into the SYRIAN ARABA REPUBLIC .This account in question has been floating (dormant)since 2010 and if I do not remit this money out urgently it will be forfeited for nothing since my bank has been sold to another Bank in SAUDI ARABIA .this is top secret and the management of the bank is ready to release the Fund to any foreigner who has the correct information! ! of the account before fully hand over.
 
 
I am writing you now because a successful takeover bid was launched last May by a Kuwait and Saudi Bank, and by next 2 months,2013,the 2 Banks will merge! This means that a management internal AUDIT will reveal the money,and it will surely be donated to one of the ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALIST GROUPS,who are really armed terrorists!With your help,I can transfer this money LEGALLY to your nominated Bank Account anywhere in the world.and if there is no disappointment or betrayal on your part, I will transfer out the remaining balance. I am revealing this to you with faith In Allah,that you will never let me down in this business, You are the first and only Person that I am contacting for this business, So please reply urgently so that I will start.
 
 
I will  inform you about the next step to take. With my influence and power in the Bank, all will be safely handled and legally done; THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO RISKS!
 
 
At the conclusion of the transfer, you will give me 60% of the money and keep 40% for your self.This is a deal if you cannot handle it.please do not reply.
 
 
Awaiting your prompt and positive response.
Yours Truly,
 
 
Mr.Abdelaziz kazkaz

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