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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: Mohamed Alshaikh <mohamedalshaik@yahoo.fr>
Reply-To: <mohamedalshaikhh@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:15:12 -0700
Subject: Investment Project In Your Country With Your Assistant

Dear Friend
My name is Mohamed Alshaikh Bahrainian Citizen based in Libya as business associate and personal Assistant to Mr. Saif Al-Islam who was arrested 20th November 2011 with two of his Aids while trying to flee to Niger Republic by the National Transition Government who over throw the late Colonel Gadaffi Government after the 9 months war.
I have deposited in a trust finance security company in Benin Republic for investment the Total sum of $240Million along 230Kilos of Gold, it was placed in their security vault.
I wish to investment this funds and Gold, if you are interested to work and help me with the investment, kindly get back to me for more details, and forward me with the following details.
I NEED YOUR FULL NAME
I NEED YOUR ADDRESS
I NEED YOUR AGE AND OCCUPATION AND YOUR DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Allah Bless you
Mohamed Alshaikh
Reply me only through this email : mohamedalshaikh@outlook.com

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