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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Sadiq al-KABIR" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sadiqal2200@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2015 05:06:03 -0700
Subject: OVERTURE,,

Sir/Madam,


I am Mr. Sadiq al-KABIR from Libya, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS working in LIBYA
CENTRAL BANK. I am one of the officers that served under the MUAMMAR
GADDAFI Regime, THE CENTRAL BANK where am working have been deserted,
almost all the ministers also deserted. Some years ago we never believe
that such revolution will happen, but today it has become real after I
observed that the Gaddafi government does not represent the citizens and
interest of Libyan’s, I joined the revote against him and publicly oppose
his govt. Currently I am in Exile and restricted to make any move, because my life was
threatened. I am contacting you because I need you to help me to stand as the beneficiary of
this fund sum of {$48,000,000.00} Forthy Eight Million Dollars}
Which was deposited in a security company in Dubai for safty and investment in future.
As it is now i am been monitor be government security network, i cannot be able to move out for the claim of the fund that is why i need someone who will stand to claim the fund as the beneficiary. My family and I will like to invest in your country under your guidance
and assistance. Your urgent response to my personal email will be highly
appreciated.

You can contact me through the blow email address.
My Name is Sadiq al-KABIR.
EMAIL :{sadiqal2200@gmail.com}

I will be waiting for your favorable respond.

Yours Faithful,
Mr.Sadiq al-KABIR

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