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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. Saad Newman" <mr.saadnewman@yahoo.pt>
Reply-To: "Mr. Saad Newman" <llm.right@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2014 22:18:50 +0000
Subject: DEAR YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED,


DEAR YOUR ATTENTION REQUIRED,

First let me introduce myself.
My name is Barrister Saad Kokou Newman, from LL.M Chamber I am the attorney to
the son of Libyan leader Col Mommar Gaddafi. I am sure that you are aware of
the recent revolution that swept through my country. This had prompted me
to leave the country to another African country which I will disclose to you in
due course. Please note that, I did not disclose what I wanted to do with you
to any one, i came across your contact as I was searching for whom i may use on
this business cooperation. Simply I need someone I could trust before I will
proceed with you.

Now to the reason why I am
contacting you. As a trusted aid and personal lawyer to the son (Saif Al Islam
Gaddafi) of the late Libyan leader Col Mommar Gaddafi. We were able to secure
the total sum of (€ 100,000,000:00) from access crude oil account, this fund
was pulled out in the heat of this crises that rocked Libya. The said fund was
deposited with a Bank here, (not Libya) which I will disclose to you knows in
due course.

My principal was apprehended
close to the Algeria Border on his way out of Libya and I am afraid that during
interrogation he might be forced to disclose the where about of this money
which will ultimately be confiscated by the Government now in Power.

My proposal is that I present
you as the owner of this deposited fund by providing you with the necessary
information with which you will be able to contact this Bank with the view of
taking transfer of the fund. This is the best possible time for this
transaction because the new Government in Power is still grappling with some
teething problem and this transaction can be concluded with the next 21 working
days. I propose that we should share this money between the two of us in the
ratio of 30 % for you and 70% for me. I have all the Certificate of deposit
documents that we will need to access this fund with this Bank.

This transaction I can assure
you is risk free. You should indicate your interest by getting in touch with me
immediately so that I can provide you with details of how we are to go about
the transaction.
If your willing to handle this
transaction with me kindly send me below required information of you which your
data,
Your full
Name:………………………………………………………….Tele Number:…………………………………………………….
Your
Country:…………………………………………………………….City:…………………………………………………………………….
Work:………………………………………………………………………...Position:……………………………………………………………..
Age:…………………………………………………………….,
Regards,
Barrister Saad Newman,(LL.M)

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