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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: "bustillos ada" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <emil2@superposta.com>
Date: Fri, 2 May 2014 23:09:57 +0400
Subject: Can You Handle This Contract From Libya?

Most Respected,
 
A wish to invest in your country came into existence after a careful and comprehensive study and analysis of your profile. Your accomplishment is galaring and i wish to be a party to your success.
 
Without wasting much time,It will make a good sense to begin with an identification of my humble self.  My name is Mrs. Bustillous Madam Ada Emillia Younis  Venezuela Citizen married to Libyan and wife of late Col. Abdel Fatah Younis  who was shot dead during the civil war in Libya. My late Husband was loyal companion and a business representative of President Muammar Al-Gaddafi. This was as a consequence of his cross carpeting from the previous regime to the new administration. My husband was a fearless and vocal activist who stood firm on his feet and opposed to a large extent Col. Gadaffi"s Administration on what he termed Gross Misconduct on the part of the former president.
 
Now that the two people who knows about the existence of this Fund and Gold are dead (Late President Gaddafi and my husband), i have decided to transfer this fund and make a massive investment in your country. But the question is, can i rely on you? All i need is a honest and transparent person or company to handle this huge amount.
 
 
1. I seeking that company or individual who have the ability to assist me for the transfer of  fund, invest and management.
2. The fund will be transferred into your account via bank to bank if you are ready and capable to handle it .?
3. Does your account have the ability to accommodate huge sum?
4. The fund is completely out of Libya.
5. What area of investment do you think this amount will be invested?
6. Have you received money from overseas before?
7. Can you assist us to purchase a living house where i will relocate with my children in your country?
8. Do you know or have idea of Gold Bar and Dust?
9. Do you know any buyer?
 
 
For the purpose of clarity, I will ask you to kindly send me the feasibility study and business plan in the sector that you feel and knows that we can invest wisely for the benefit of both of us once we relocate to your area where we want to continue our normal live.
 
 
Email and respond to my yahoo email for more details to be provided with my complete data and identification for us to know each other properly before commencing.
adaemilliabinn@yahoo.com
Madam Ada Emillia
 
 
 

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