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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. David Mark" <mfsthanjavur@karvy.com>
Reply-To: <senatordavid1mark.ng@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2014 00:27:45 +0100
Subject: OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT

OFFICE OF THE SENATE PRESIDENT
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
ASO- ROCK VILLA, ABUJA (F.C.T)

Dear Friend,

This message is coming from the senate president federal republic of Nigeria, I got your contact while making inquiry for reliable person that will stand as the new rightful beneficiary to claim my deposited funds with a security firm in Malaysia, the reason behind this transaction is based on the fact that I cannot get this done my self due to my position as am still very active in service, and I must remain invisible till the successful accomplishment of this transaction.

The funds was realized from the budget of our upcoming General Election in 2015. I use my position to inflate the budget and have my cabinet members involved by giving them all their share of the funds from the over budget. So, my share of the funds is totaling $6.5Million United State Dollars, and it's right now in the custody of a security firm in Malaysia for safe keeping. I use the help of the security firm directors to move the funds as family belongings and Coded the consignment with a security code which only I alone have.

The security firm is not aware of the funds in the consignment, as I did not disclose it to anyone for security reasons, and
since our general election is drawing closer each day, I resolved to look for a Foreign Partner who will assume the Ownership of the consignment while I will provide all the relevant Papers to support the claim.

I will provide you the contact details of the security firm in Malaysia for you to contact them for claim. And I will also issue an authorization letter instructing them to release the consignment to you as my partner. All you need do is to receive the consignment and keep the funds in your custody for me after taking out your share, as we shall discuss on various investments in your country after you successfully have the funds in your possession.

This is indeed a high profile business that requires absolute commitment and dedication.

What you stand to get at the end of the transaction is 30% of the total Sum. Therefore, if truly you are interested in doing this business with me, please send to me the following particulars below, note that as the senate president this deal will remain secret until the fund gets to your possession due to my position in the government:

1. Full name:
2. Contact Address:
3. Age:
4. Telephone Number:
5. Sex:
6. Occupation:
7. State:
8. Country:
9. Your ID Or International Passport:

Please Note: This is a Legitimate and Legally approved funds Payment by my Government, but I cannot keep my share in my account for security reasons due to the fact that it arose from over budget.


Sincerely Yours,

His Excellency,
Senate President of the.
Federal republic of Nigeria.
Mr. David Mark



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