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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: CHIEF ORJI UZOR KALU <2933873768@qq.com>
Reply-To: resultbox1404@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 05:09:42 -0500
Subject: LET'S DO BUSINESS

My Dear Friend
CONSIDER THIS BRIEF
How are you and your family?, Hope in good condition. I have tried several times to reach you on phone for a business discussion but it was abortive.

I have at my disposal volume of information on investment opportunities in your country and l will be interested to invest there, only if l could be briefed on specific investment areas that are viable.
Briefly, I am Chief Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu Ex Executive Governor of Abia State, Nigeria and l contested for the post of the presidency in the last presidential election in Nigeria. Before l became the Governor of Abia State, which Nigerian Government are today accusing me of looting the government treasury while in office, l have already expanded my business and became a conglomerate. Some of my companies are ; Slok Group comprise Ojialex Furniture Company, Slok Nigeria Limited, Slok United Kingdom Limited, Adamawa Publishers Limited, Slok Vegetable Oil, Aba, Slok Paper Factory, Aba, Slok Ghana, Togo, Cotonou, Guinea, Liberia, Slok Airlines and the Sun Publishing Limited. The First International Bank Limited, Banjul,etc.
Well,"Behind every adversity is an opportunity. If you lament over the adversity, you will miss the opportunity."
At this I do like to refer you to my website— (http://www.orjikalu.com/) for further information about my business empire and myself. My website will give more detailed information about myself and my business interest, this will also guide your taking a decision to partner with me or not.
Reference to my web site you will find out that I have tasted the two sides of life. I have been a successful business man and I have also been a victim of political interest but all these have contributed in making me what I am today.
Presently, l have enough money both in NIGERIAN BANK and in the NEEDBANK OF SOUTH AFRICA to start off the investment with you. Details of my investmentplan/agreement(HOW MUCH TO INVEST) will be forwarded to you as soon as l receive your willingness and acceptance to work with me.
Send your response to this email resultbox1404@gmail.com Remember to include your conventional mobile phone numbers for easy reach when necessary.
Awaiting your quick response.
Chief Orji Uzor Kalu

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