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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: "Hussein Ali Bin" <abh20092010@gmail.com>
Reply-To: husseinsapproval@mail.com
Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2014 14:21:42 +0700
Subject: PROJECT MEMO.

DATE_2014_08_09
Hello.
Have you any viable business plan that needs funding? I'm acting on behalf of a wealthy
Libyan family who are cautious of exposing their finances due to their political
affiliation.

For the safety of their funds the investors are capable and willing to invest huge sum
of money in any business abroad, in both short and long term projects.

The funds are available in cash and will be released simply upon proof of feasibility of
the business and demonstration of managerial skill by the project manager.

Please note there are other potential business opportunities coming up; the earlier we
receive your offer, the better your chance to partner with us. Please contact me with my
alternative Email:husseinalibin@gmail.com

We look forward to receiving your advice.

Best regards,

Hussein Bin Ali

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