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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: mallam nuhu ribadu <mn_ribadu@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 09:55:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Assistant/Investment.


Hello,

I got your business profile through LinkedIn, therefore having gone through your profile on LinkedIn address, in my search for a reliable and reputable partner, to handle a very private transaction, I want you to know this. Lately, I have been under some Political crises in my country. Nigeria is known as a very rich but corrupt country with lots of bad leaders, who have over the years of service, looted so much public funds and is still looting. But there are still few prominent and good patriotic Citizens, trying to revive this Country from its saboteur.

Unfortunately, these few “good eggs” are not given a chance by the bad ones. Instead, the top politicians in Government are hunting them down, which is where I find myself. Most of my assets have been frozen and property, presently confiscated by this ruling Government because of my fight against their corrupt and their false agenda. To clarify your doubts, you can run a check on me on Google. As you read my stories online, then you will know better.

Now, i am looking for a good lucrative investment in your Country where I can invest the sum of $65.5 Million US Dollars and it is going to be under your care and with due diligent. I want to believe that we can build a good business relationship together. My proposition is to appoint and present you as my nominated trustee who will then receive my funds and further invest it, in your country in your Name or Company under any lucrative and genuine endeavours, but not, without real estate, gas stations and blue chips stocks, while I remain and maintain the Silent Partner, monitoring the proceeds of return of investment, with a first 10 years plan with an option to re-new. Modalities for your management will be appreciated, to which your expert opinion on proper business management is necessary or a possible track record in summary form, because I do not want to lose my hard earned funds.

You must know, that these funds in question, arose from my hard earn business achievement over the years and is presently secured with a private finance company in Amsterdam-Netherlands, so as not to generate controversy, as one of the fastest growing economic and development today in the world. Now to take all necessary security measures, I cannot openly make claim to these funds from the Vault due to my Political Surveillance and fear for possible confiscation of these funds, which is my last hope as of now.

However, arrangements can be made to convey these funds to you as my bonafide trustee in order to carry out and sincerely execute investment plans in your country, if you indicate your full interest and very committed to continue.

In this regard and in the spirit that you wholly agree to help out and likewise benefit, for the fear of being duped, kindly send me your recommended Business Plan and your management skill and years of experience. Be rest assured that this transaction is 100% legitimate, risk free and unconnected to any form of illegality except that your full co-operation at all times is necessary.

For more clarification/question, in this beneficial partnership and wish to assist then urgently, send me your reply to my private email address ( mallam_ribadu@yahoo.com )

Best Regards,
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu

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