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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: Robert Gambil <natalianjones03@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:12:09 +0000
Subject: Dear Good Friend,

Dear Good Friend,

I refer to the letter I posted to your address but did not hear from
you and decided to email you once again. I am pleased to introduce
myself,as ír.Robert Gambil a Barrister / solicitor , which is one of
the reliable and reputable law firms here in Central African Republic
(BANGUI) Territories, personal attorney to a deceased client of mind a
nationality of your country, my client, wife and their only daughter
were involved in a Political Crisis that happened in our country on
24th March 2013 here in my country and lost their lives Months back.

I am contacting you to assist me to repatriate Euro 9,500,000.00
deposited by the diseased, as the fund duration has expired and needs
renewal or withdrawal from their bank or otherwise the fund will be
confiscated and transfer over to the government treasury. Please
contact me from your private email address to this email
(robertgambil@hotmail.co.uk) for more information.

NOTE: My plan is to invest my own share of the money in your country.
1. What other lucrative investments would you suggest as I intend to
invest on REAL ESTATE AND HOTELS if they are good business venture in
your Country? Note, the whole process will not last more than 10 (ten)
days with your cooperation. Consider this and get back to me if you
are interested,I will not fail to bring to your notice that this
business is risk free and doesn't have any negative implication.

You should not entertain any fear as all moralities for the smooth and
easy transfer of this fund have been finalized. If you can
conveniently assure me of your ability to keep this business very
secret and confidential, you can write back to me for further details.
Expecting your urgent response.

Please provide your mobile number for easy communication.
Thanks and regards,
Mr.Robert Gambil / Solicitors
robertgambil@hotmail.co.uk

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