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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: "Sgt. Bobby Richman" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:07:57 -0500
Subject: Rough uncut Diamonds

Hello!
 
I am Sgt. Bobby Richman, of the US Navy, and currently working in a US Submarine Ship off West Africas Gulf of Guinea / Somali coast, the worlds new pirate danger zone. Pirates in West Africa attacked 966 seafarers from (Oil tankers to luxury Ship liners) in 2012/2013, killing 15 of the 206 hostages.
 
In addition to my regular military job of monitoring, surveillance and combating sea Pirates, I also dive for treasure whenever I get a break from my duty tour. Traditionally, treasure diving is best in sunken ships, but I knew from experience that open seas and oceans can also yield tremendous treasure… This is how in November last year, off West Africas Gulf of Guinea / Somali coast, I dived and salvaged a box containing hundreds of rough uncut diamonds with street value of over US$5 million! This box probably came from smugglers sunken ship, but it is finders keepers!
 
Because I am still working with the US Navy, I cannot declare this find because it would be seized by the Military High Command. I am therefore looking for a trustworthy Partner who can receive this box of Diamonds and sell it, and keep 50% of the proceeds, and keep 50% for me.
 
If you agree to be my Partner, please forward to my email the following information, and I will send the box to you via courier service to reach your address within 7 days. I require:
1.        Your Full name:
2.        Your Full address:
3.        Your mobile telephone number ( in international dialing format):
4.         Your alternative email address:
 
I look forward to your anticipated cooperation.
 
Thank you.
Bobby Richman
US Navy  
Email:  bobbyrichman2014@yahoo.co.jp
 

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