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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: Abisali Junaid <info@syria.net>
Reply-To: abisalijunaid@rediffmail.com
Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:15:56 -0300
Subject: VERY URGENT


Hello,

I know that this message might appear surprise to you but i want you
to read it carefully, i can not make or receive calls at this moment
based on the nature of security here in my country but I will make out
time and call you on a secured line if the need Arises.my major
priority of Contacting you is to propose a deal That requires
immediate and swift execution. I will Provide you all the Necessary
detail about me once trust is established between us. Please read
thoroughly and get back to me but You have the obligation to decline
if you are not interested.

I am a Syrian industrialist and a member of Syrian business men In
Damascus council. My family is under the threat of President Bashar
al-Assad for our resolute support for a true democratic Government in
Syria.

Due to the current President Bashar al-Assad protest in the country as
you can find out In this website:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/Syria/. Many
families are running for Their dear lives as soldiers are killing
Civilians, women and children. I want to bring to your notice That I
have in my possession the sum of (Twenty four million and five hundred
thousand United state dollars) 24,500,000 usd in my possession. This
is the money I have saved for my entire life as an industrialist and I
have it stored in my house Because putting money in a bank Could be a
very big risk in a country like ours.

I have secured This Money in a box and Have Consulted an envoy here in
Damascus who will help me in moving my box out of Syria for safe
keeping and possible investment. This is why I am in keen need of a
Reliable and Trust worthy person who will receive the box, secure and
protect it till my arrival Which Should be soon. I have to Take This
chance Because, I have no other alternative but to trust somebody. Am
an orphan with no brother or sister so I can not risk my life here to
avoid an end to my family lineage. All I have is my wife, my daughter
and son. They deserve a decent life since I want them to grow up in a
peaceful environment. I will relocate to your country with my family
and invest the money in Accordance with law, your advice and
assistance. We can work together and Achieve a better future for our
families. Please you will Have to take note That the envoy is not
aware That my box contains money and this is for security reasons.

All I ask is permit me register the consignment in your name as your
Personal Belonging and you are expected to retrieve it once it's in
Europe. There will be no risk in this deal, I have made the Necessary
arrangement the safe delivery of the consignment box to your Referred
location. I will assume you are capable of handling a deal of this
magnitude and Also trust you to Maintain absolute secrecy and
confidentiality to protect This great achievement. In less than 4 days
the box Should be in your possession if you are Swift on your part.
Beware, I have taken precautionary Measures to secure the money. The
box is coded with high security gadget. You will be Entitled to 30% of
the overall sum of 24.5usd while 70% will be mine. I believe this is a
fair deal. write me back at (abisalijunaid@rediffmail.com) for more
details.

GET BACK TO ME WITH
YOUR FULL NAME
YOUR HOUSE ADDRESS
YOUR DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER
A SCAN COPY OF YOUR ID / DRIVER BOBCATS

I anticipate your positive response and on receipt of your information
I Will Provide You With Further Details. We do not Have the luxury to
waste time so kindly respond ASAP.





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