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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: "Mr. Wilkins Martins Martins" <mrwilkinsmartins@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 13 May 2015 10:02:48 +0100
Subject: INVESTMENT PROJECT IN YOUR COUNTRY

Dear Beloved,

I am looking for your cooperation in building a Tourist HOTEL/SHOPPING Mall
/ REAL ESTATE and HOSPITAL or manufacturing company in your country. I
am sorry if this is not in line with your business.I need an
experienced person like you to assist me to set up , develop the
project and assume responsibility of ownership as chairman but will be
bringing in profit /distribute profit monthly or annually.

I am Dr Hamze Ahmed,a citizen of Syria former Presidential adviser on
Budget and planning to the former president of Syria I acquired this
money as a result of gold and diamond export. I am currently in
possession of $20million,which i want to use for investment purposes
preferably in your country.

Now the war in syria has intensified efforts government officials have
turned their backs on us and have been frustrating me and others that
served under last government.

That is why i need someone like you who is trustworthy and honest, to assist
me achieve my objectives,and also manage the business for me.

However , Your immediate reply will be highly appreciated and I shall
give you more
information on this project,and your percentage and all what is
expected of you.GET BACK TO ME THROUGH MY PRIVATE EMAIL:
drhamzeahmed@outlook.com

Your response is higly welcomed.

Thanks and God bless.:
Dr Hamze Y. Ahmed

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