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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: Maryfed Susuan <maryfedsusuan@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2014 11:36:07 -0700
Subject: URGENT REPLY My Name ARE Miss SADIA Al Saadi Gadhafi,

My Name ARE Miss SADIA Al Saadi Gadhafi,


Can we be come friends?,I am Miss SADIA Al Saadi Gadhafi I'm 23 years of
age am interested in you for Al Saadi Gadhafi, the son of the Slain
President of Libya, "presently in Niger Republic.",NOW PRESENTLY I AM
REFUSE CAMP IN BURKINA FASO May you please accept to me with sincere
concern and affirmative assurance to Investigate and confirm substantial
profit oriented Investment in your Country, which could be under your
direct Supervision, provided there should be security to Life and Property,
"because safety is most eminent to attach importance at any point in
time.", "I wish you give your acceptance for the Projects and response as
soon as possible to enable me release the details FUNDS $32MILLIONS DOLLARS
and the Financial Access to you for the commencement of the project.", "I
am looking forward to hearing from you and thanks for your sincere concern
and acceptance.",

please reply me here to our director in refuse camp REV JOSEPH KENENTH
ASUSU EMAIL CONTACT AND PHONE
rev.kenennthasujoseph@superposta.com+22678994552 FOR EASY
COMMUNICATION.

MY REGARDS AND I AM WAITING ..

MISS SADIA Al Saadi Gadhafi PLEASE AND PLEASE TRY TO KEEP EVERYTHING IN
CONFIDENT OK.

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