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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: Mr George Tete <georgetete54@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2014 14:31:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Because of the Boko Haram activities in Nigeria I have to relocate
my investment,


 Dear Sir/Madam,

Because of the Boko Haram activities in Nigeria I have to relocate my investment,

I do recognize the surprise this letter will bring to you, most especially as it came from a stranger. My names are Mr.George Tete a citizen of Borno State Nigeria where the Islamist Militant Boko Haram has invaded destroying life’s and properties of innocent citizens. I am presently in a hideout here in Burkina Faso nearby peaceful country under Amnesty and Human Rights International. Is my desire to Invest in your country, but due to my present predicament, I am unable to do this directly without someone receiving the fund on my behalf. I realize it’s easy for me to invest in your country in as much as I have a partner who is a citizen in your country. I need your assistance in the area of funds delivery through diplomatic means directly to your door step address /another option is through online banking transfer system, from the account, you will be at liberty to execute fund transfers to any bank account of your choice and manage the account from anywhere. Transfer and investment, I shall give full details upon your reply.
My greetings and wish to see your reply soonest,
Thanks,
Mr. George Tete,

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