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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: "Bola Akinsoji" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <w771968@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 23:27:12 -0600
Subject: GOOD DAY

Dear Sir. I was directed by my client Mrs Dezieni Allison Mmadueke the immediate past minister of petroleum resources in Nigeria to make contact for investment. it was for seen that her assets will be frozen by the Court, I was instructed to handle some of her funds which has been on transit in Kenya, of which she intend to use for investment through a private partnership. My client had intention of using these funds to invest in real estate and Farming technology, so he advised me to search for a reputable person who is knowledgeable in those business areas of her interest, of which prompted me to make a research and contacted you. The total cash and Gold Bars valued at 100m usd{one hundred million dollars} was shipped out of Nigeria through a Special Diplomatic means, which was re-deposited in a Bonded Security House in Nairobi Kenya, where it has been designated to remain till we are able to have a trusted ally who can handle the investment of the funds properly. It will require an absolute trust and understanding, of which will give both party a clear sense of understanding the process of securing and moving the funds out from Kenya, to the designated country of investment, precisely to any country of your choice. The above has been the reason we needed to have a face to face meeting, which will give us more highlight over the whole transaction, so to have a proper identification and agreement, before the commencement of the transaction, so all party will be guided by it, to ensure full confidence in the side of the investor funds owner. The scheduled meeting in Kenya will give you the opportunity to meet with the Directors of the Security firm, and also discuss on the logistics and safety of the funds, while moving it out of the country and entry into your shores. The security firm in Kenya, has every other shipping arrangement for such, as it has been part of their experience in moving Gold, Diamond and Cash successfully from one destination to the other without any hitch, through their diplomatic means. Note: Be informed that all the necessary documents, regarding to the deposit, which includes a SKR, shall be handed over to you, also a change of ownership as soon as the meeting is concluded in Kenya, then you proceed from there. Am sure with the above details, you will be able to have more light shed on the transaction, and your true position as the investment partner/funds manager to the investment, which will be well spelled out in the Contract Agreements. Thanks Bola Akinsoji

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