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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: igwe2014@yandex.com
Reply-To: abdulhakimbj@qq.com
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 12:36:15 -0700
Subject: "Let's Work Together"
From Mr. Abdel Hakim Belhaj
(Commander Libya Military Council)
Assalamu alaikum warahmotullahi wabarakatuh. AND THE PEACE
OF THE ALMIGHTY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
I got your contact through some discreet inquiry from the
chamber of commerce and industry; One has no doubt in your
ability to handle a financial business transaction. My name
is Abdelhakim Belhadj, Former Commander Libya Military
Council who ousted the repressive regime of Col Muarmar
Gaddaffi.
After fighters from my Tripoli Brigade broke through the
defenses of the ousted leader's fortress in the heart of the
city, Col. Muammar Gaddafi's Bab al-Aziziya compound, we
discovered A metal save: containing (US$75.000.000:00)
Seventy Five million
United States of American Dollars, which we shared among
ourselves, and I managed to move out my shear US$15 million
dollars to a Private Deposit and Storage Company in Spain
and the transfer was absolutely successfully. I am seeking
your help to allow me nominate you as my partner to transfer
the funds into your bank account for save keeping and
investment in your country since I cannot manage the funds
myself now given my public image. I would like you to assist
me invest these funds in a viable business in your country.
For your assistance I am willing to offer you 25% of the
total sum provided you are willing to work with me with
honesty and efficiency in protecting my funds and
investment. Please contact me through this E-mail
address :
Thanks and Jazakum Allah Khair.
Inshallah, I will be waiting.
Best Regards.
Mr. Abdel hakim Belhadj
( Commander Libya Military Council )
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