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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!

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Fraud email example:

From: "His Excellency." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <abdulbarialarussi@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2015 11:00:37 +0900
Subject: Investment Negotiation? Libyian Financier Looking For Investor

It is my Honour. 
 
I was dedicated to write this private letter to you considering my political position in the government. This letter is for business negotiation and I hope that you will not expose or betray this trust that I am about to repose on you for the mutual benefit of our both families.
My names are His Excellency. Dr. Abdulbari Arousi (born 1961) a Libyan engineer and politician who served as oil and gas minister of Libya  from 14 November 2012 until 22 January 2014.
 
But the most important thing in this investment is my security and secrecy of the investment project; I need absolute measure of secrecy in this business because of my present position in the government.
 
This letter is for business negotiation, and I would like to know if you can be of assistance for an investment project in your country. I’m looking for an honest investor, a Company Owner or individual that is capable to handle multimillion Dollars investment. Also I have 850-KG Gold Bar and Diamon which we can deposit in your bank to gain interest or we can sale if you have buyer.
 
I will like to invest in Real Estate Management, Oil and Gas Sector, Gold, Diamond and  Commodity Trade,Energy and Mining, Existing factory Company or building of new factory , building of  hotels, or in any lucrative business venture you shall advise.
 
Note: If we both agree in everything for the investment plans in your country or any country of your choice, then you shall make plan for you and my only surviving  son or consultant to have face to face meeting by both of you flying  down for signing of the investment contract agreement in the country where the Gold, diamond and money is lodged at the bank.. And after that, fund will be transfer to your bank account via T/T Wire Transfer in your present and my son present immediately after both parties conclude the contract agreement endorsement and both of you can travel to your country together to secure the investment.
 
Honestly speaking, there shall be face to face meeting before the transfer is effected for transparent,this will be an opportunity for you to see everything with your own eyes. I believe that you will agree with me that this is too big a project to execut via mail messages or telephone conversations. Witnessing a practical demonstration of the commodity and the fund will be an added advantage to you personally.
For the purpose of clarity, I will ask you to kindly send me the feasibility study and business plan in the sector that you feel and knows that we can invest wisely for the benefit of both of us
 
For More information about my profile and data, you can acees the link as below.
 
http://www.libya-businessnews.com/2012/11/05/profile-of-libyas-new-oil-gas-minister/
 
If you know you are ready and have the ability to hand this project, you are advised to contact me and my son on the below private and secured emails for more details and advise.
 
Waiting for your urgent communication.
 
Contact My Son via email and Skype for more discussion on the way forward.
Mr. Kazil Jassim Abdulbari Arousi
Email...    kazijassemlabdulbarialarusi@abdulbarialarusilibyianoilminister.com    
Skype...    kazilabdulbarialarusi
 
His Excellency. Dr. Abdulbari Arousi
Retired & Ex. oil and gas minister of Libya
Email...      abdulbari@abdulbarialarusilibyianoilminister.com
 

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