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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: "P.Way" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <Mikhail@khodorkoovskyru.com>
Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 06:19:23 -0500
Subject: Its a pleasure to meet you

Hello and good day to you.
 
I got your contact in my search for a reliable partner, I am looking to work with a reputable individual/firm to mop up and place funds into viable investment ventures in your country and perhaps with your assistance, we could evade high taxes.
 
For more details, please follow this links:
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikhail_Khodorkovsky
 
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/20/mikhail-khodorkovsky-russia-richest-man
 
Before  my arrest   we  where in the process to complete the documentations for the payment of US$500 M for contractor execution under Yukos, while working on the issuance of the Approval Documents for the payment I Mr. Mikhail Khodorkovsky was arrested which led to the suspension of this payment.
 
I  was released from prison on 20th December, 2013, and now am  reuniting with family in Switzerland.
 
Now that i am a  free man again, it is time to complete the US$500 M transaction. For the purpose of confidentiality, the initial foreign company name listed as beneficiary belongs to me  Mr. Khodorkovsky and with current event, this company name cannot be used in other not to put the contract payment of US$500 M at risk.
 
I solicit your help so you can stand as the foreign contractor / beneficiary of the said funds after which we can re-profile the approval documents with your details to secure the payment of US$500 M to you as beneficiary. Upon receipt of your immediate response, we shall discuss the compulsory modalities to see this transaction to successful conclusion.
 
Note that you will be entitled to 30% share of the total funds as your compensation for your assistance. I consequently request your maximum assistance and co-operation to facilitate the release of the funds to you.
 
In conclusion, I guarantee that this transaction would be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect us from any breach of law. Please keep this transaction confidential and note that this transaction must be concluded within two weeks.
 
If you cannot assist then I will suggest that you introduce anyone you consider trustworthy and capable to work with me on this confidential transaction.
 
Finally, but most importantly, I beseech you not to utter the slightest word about me to anyone necessary to keep him safe.
 
I can also be reached on my  phone number  + 41 555 88 0190 and  my email is Mikhail@khodorkoovskyru.com as this address should be used for further communications.
 
 
Best Regards,
Mikhail .K
 
 
 
 

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