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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: William Edward <sirwilli007@gmail.com>
Reply-To: edwardwillvip@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2013 22:08:03 +0000
Subject: good day



Leadership in Congress

A. Vice-President J. President Pro Tempore
B. Senate Majority K. Speaker of the House
C. House Minority Leader L. Chairman of House
Ways and Means Committee
D. Assistant Majority Leader M. Chairman of House
Appropriations
E. Senate Minority Whip N Chairman of Senate
Commerce Committee
F. House Majority Whip O. Chairman of Senate
Foreign Relations
G. Senate Majority Whip P. Chairman of
International Affairs Committee
H. House Majority Leader Q. Chairman of House
Judiciary Committee
I. House Minority Whip R. Chairman of Senate
Armed Services Committee

I have the most powerful position in the lower house. I assign bills to
committees and appoint, select, and conference committee members. I serve as
president of the Senate. Although I cannot participate in debates, I
can vote in
case of a tie.I preside over the Senate in the absence of the vice-president.
The caucus of the majority party chose me. The seniority system allowed me to
become chairman of this House committee which has he power over federal
spending. I am chairman of this House committee which has power over taxation.
My seniority in the upper house has given me the chairmanship of this
committee
which specializes in
transportation, communication, and interstate commerce.

I represent a group of businessmen who have sent me to present our view before
this House committee in hopes of expanding and relocating our business
interest
in the following sectors: banking, real estate, stock
speculation and mining,transportation, health sector and thus any
sector. for a
new bridge across the Cuyahoga River.

A group concerned with the effects of smoking seeks to convince this House
committee to add a tax on cigarettes; the group believes such a tax
would reduce
smoking and would increase funds for research.

If you think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any
of the mentioned business sectors or any other business in your
country, Please
write me for possible business co-operation.We are ready to facilitate
and fund
any business that is capable of generating 5% annual return on investment.
partnership and loan financing can also be considered.

Regards,

Edward William

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