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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: =?UTF-8?Q?Abdullah_Hj=2e_Ahmad_Badawi?= <broos.ahmad@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 22:13:47 +0000
Subject: =?UTF-8?Q?INVESTMENT_PLAN?=

I am Abdullah Hj. Ahmad Badawi. I stepped down in favor of my successor (Najib Tun Razak),during the UMNO General Assembly held on 1 April 2009 as The Prime Minister of Malaysia. My reason for contacting you is to implore your attention to an over float amount of $200Million sitting in the government account for over five years of my handing over, which i will like to invest in your country. I am willing to invest this amount in your company/organization or if you have a business idea that is worth investing in, it depends solely on your business plan. Send me an email strictly on this email Abdullah_hj@presidency.com but we will communicate simply on phone not basically email for security reasons. I am offering you 30% of this amount, and willing to invest my share in your country on your name and your directive. If you are uncertain about this mail, please disregard. In your response. I will give you full details explanation of the source of this fund and the fund movement execution plans. I am demanding a 20% ROI on my 70% investment and it will be for a period of seven years. Your response is awaited. Sincerely, Abdullah Hj. Ahmad Badawi

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