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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: Salah Giuma <xsalahgiuma@gmail.com>
Reply-To: salehgiuma@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2014 13:46:18 +0200
Subject: From Salah Giuma


My name is Salah Giuma son to Late Ibrahim Giuma from Libya. My father Mr.
Ibrahim Giuma was a Personal Aide to Late Col Muammar Gaddafi former
President of Libya. My father was killed in the NATO attack that killed
Khamis Gaddafi the youngest son of the former President.

Before the death of my father, he was in-charge special duties and handled
several funds deposits to banks and Security Companies for the Late
President in Europe, Africa and many other countries for his Boss’s private
use.

In the course of my father’s duty he personally diverted twelve million,
seven hundred thousand United States Dollars for our family upkeep/business
and deposited it with a Brokerage and Finance Company in South Africa as
classified document and family jewelries for safe keep. Presently the
government of Libya has started discovering some of the fund the former
Leader stashed out of the country.

Please read below:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/02/us-safrica-libya-idUSBRE95107R20130602

I have already confirmed all documentation with the holding company for the
release. I therefore request your understanding, cooperation and assistance
for the release of the twelve million, seven hundred thousand United States
Dollars with you for a partnership investment in your country. The fund
would remain in your custody but not without written agreement, until I
obtain necessary documentation to do business in your country. For your
assistance, I have two options, you can choose to have 20% of the total
money for your assistance. Alternatively we enter into partnership
business. In all, a binding agreement would be drafted and agreed upon,
duly signed by both us.

Upon your immediate response, further details and relevant depository
documents with the holding company will be communicated to you. Please
note! It is very important you appreciate this rare trust borne out of
desperation for my life and continued survival of the family. Do treat with
understanding and confidentiality for security reasons. Your reply
including your personal details should be send to: salehgiuma@yahoo.com

Your prompt response will be appreciated.

Sincere regards,
Salah Giuma

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