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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: "Mrs. Aisha" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrsaishagaddafi2017@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2015 10:18:19 +0700
Subject: I need your assistance to investment $10.5 Million Dollars.

Dear Friend

Assalam-o-Alaikum.

I am Mrs. Aisha Gaddafi,38 years old and a widow with three children,i am the only biological daughter of late Libyan President by birth
and my Father(Muammar Gaddafi) was killed on 20 October 2011 and three of my Brother were also killed during the war, including the former
National Security Adviser Mutassim Gaddafi, who died in the hands of the rebels on the same day. I was granted refuge in Algeria with my
mother and brother, and Three days after my arrival i gave birth to my baby girl called Safiya. For more knowledge, kindly read the below
news: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-19966059

After some time, the Algerian government accused me of setting fires on the house and burning the Algerian President's picture. However,
that was how I was booted out of Algeria. I left Algeria to Oman where i am presently seeking a confidential asylum. You can read
the news for more information:http://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2013/apr/03/muammar-gaddafi-daughter-out-algeria

I inherited Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollar($10,500,000.00) from my late Father (late Gen. Muammar Gaddafi) and i
need an investment Partner, however, I am curious in you for an investment project assistance in your country, may be from there, we
can build a business relationship in the near future.

Please write me for possible business and investment co-operation in your country. More so, i am ready to facilitate any business that is
capable of generating a good income on investment. I'm willing to offer you 30% of $10,500,000.00 as a compensation for your
unconditional support and the balance shall be my investment capital under your control.

Can i trust you?, Can you handle this project?, If the answer is yes, kindly indicate your interest via my private emails below for more details.

As you indicate your willing interest, i shall provide you more information about me to enable you know whom you are dealing with. I
shall appreciate an urgent RESPONSE indicating your willingness to handle the transaction and the investment project with good mind. You
can reach me by email: mrsaishagaddafi2017@gmail.com

Your urgent reply will be appreciated.

Best Regards.
Mrs. Aisha Gaddafi.

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