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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: "Julian Ibori" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:03:43 +0400
Subject: URGENT BUSINESS ASSISTANCE REQUIRED

 
I mean no disrespect if this missive letter comes to you as a surprise letter but I will appreciate your response either negative or positive.
 
My name is Julian Ibori, a 17 years old Nigerian, and a step - Daughtier of Chief James Onaneffe Ibori, He was the Governor of Delta State, Nigeria between May 1999 and May 2007. I’m in possession of few of my dad's properties and some cash in foreign currencies of which I’m the only signatory to the Bank Account. And I need a foreign investor whom I can trust to handle the investment proceedings.Visit the following web sites to confirm my father’s present predicament in a prison in London, UK. http://www.google.ca/search?q=james+ibori+loot&hl=en&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=eXuzT9K5D-bG6AHHqJmaBA&sqi=2&ved=0CGgQsAQ&biw=1024&bih=581. Or, search through google the name: JAMES IBORI
 
Kindly respond for more details.
 
Best Regards
 
Julian Ibori

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