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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: Richester Abel <richardbright9815@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <rich98159818@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 21:43:03 +0000
Subject: From Richester Abel


Dear friend,

Greeting,

Let me introduce myself, I am Richester Abel, an American soldier; I am serving in Afghanistan. I am 40years old , single parent. I was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Fort Bragg, N.C. I was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, my first deployment to Afghanistan. I previously served in Iraq.

I was enlisted as an infantryman in the U.S. Army in October 1996, completing my initial entry training at Fort Benning, Ga. My first assignment was with the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, at Fort Lewis, Wash.

While serving as a scout with the 1st Cavalry Regiment., I was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005. Upon my return, I volunteered for Special Forces Assessment and Selection.

I started my Special Force training in March 2006 and earned my Red Beret in 2008 when I graduated as a Special Forces Communication Captain. I arrived to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), in August 2010 and was assigned to Company C.

My military education includes basic combat training, the basic airborne course, the warrior leader's course, the advanced leader's course, the survival, evasion, resistance and escape course and the special forces qualification course.

You know we are being attacked by insurgents everyday and car bombs.During our last rescue mission at Kandahar , we came across a trunk box that contains Huge amount of money that belongs to the revolutionaries which I believe they use in buying weapons and ammunition, and it was agreed by all Military top officer's party present that the money will be shared amongst us.

Out of the total fund my share was $9,500,000.00 (Nine Million five hundred thousand US dollars), and I am seeking your assistance to receive/invest the funds in your country in any profitable business, in as much as you can assure me that the money will be used properly until I complete my service here. This is no stolen money, and there are no dangers involved.

We are five military officers who shared the funds each, it is a kind of benefit to us in war zone. If you agree to accept my offer,I'll talk to those of my comrades so that we can jointly invest the total funds the sum of $47,500.000.00 ( Forty Seven
million five hundred thousand United States dollars) ,through you. I want to assure you that this transaction is 100% risk free and movement of funds to you will be confidential that nobody will break the law. Think about it and get back to me for more details. But you must keep all information between you and I alone.

Now Real Estate business is growing rapidly , i decided to contact you for investment partnership. If Real Estate business is not profitable enough and you have Knowledge of business in the following sectors: Real Estate, Tourism, Stock speculation, Film Industries, Mining, Oil, Transportation and Tobacco or a solid background and idea of making good profit in any business, we can invest the funds.

I do not know for how long we will remain here in Kabul Afghanistan , and I have survived two suicide bomb attacks, which prompted me to reach out for help. Please if this proposal is acceptable by you, kindly respond back to me and we shall discuss about the conditions and terms.

Thanks and waiting to hear from you
Richester

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