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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: Ayo Oritsejafor <ayooritsejafor14@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 20:03:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: VERY IMPORTANT


Hello Dear,
 

 This is to officially inform you, I am Pastor.Ayo Oritsejafor the President of Christian Association of Nigeria, I need you assistance to receive the sum of 10.5 million US dollars, the money was given through church activities, they are too many controversy going on as I am contacting you by ( CBCN) and (ACF) in Nigeria.I contacted my direct brother who introduced an idea for me which I followed. The money is neatly pack in four boxes and tagged as Diplomatic documents and film materials (PERSONAL EFFECTS).I deposited the boxes for safe keeping in a security/finance company in Nigeria on January 3rd 2012. The security company do not know that the four boxes contain money this was done for my personal security reasons. The deposit paper reads: four trunk boxes containing films  materials and diplomatic documents. Please take proper note of this. Some top government officials in Nigeria use this method to transfer money to their foreign partners outside the country for confidential reasons.

I do not want anybody to know about the transaction that is why I needs your assistance to process the release of the boxes from the security company where it’s deposited. I want the boxes to be taking out of the security company on your personal care! Arrange for investment. Please, hasting up and help me to receive the boxes. Be informed that this money is not connected with drugs; money laundry, which I believe will put fears in you not to render the required assistance needed from you and consequently withdrawing your help for security reasons. The source of this said money is clean and clear; kindly prepare your mind so that I can direct you to the Security Company where the boxes were deposited for necessary release for your care on my behalf under diplomatic immunity.

During your contact with the Security Company, tell them you are my associate and I instructed the boxes I deposited with them be sent to your address. Be rest assured that this transaction is 100% risk free .As soon as this money is moved to you, and you confirm to me that you have received it, I will be coming to meet you up there in your country, I will pay you 30% of this money if you show your personal commitment in this transaction and 2.5% of the money will be used to settle any personal expenses that would being incurred along the line of the transaction and for all your help at this time of needs. Be informed that this transaction will not last more than 14 working days and it will be concluded because every arrangement has been put in place, your negative or positive response will be highly appreciated.
Best Regards,
Pastor. Ayo Oritsejafor



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