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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: Mrs. Kazima Khaled <mrs.kazima100@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrs.kazimakhaled@mail.com
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 04:42:33 -0600
Subject: Dear Friend

Dear Friend,


Greetings, I guess this letter might come to you as a surprise since I had no previous correspondence with you, but with due respect I got your contact from a business directory from the internet in my research for a special reliable and trustworthy person who will be fit and capable to assist me in handling a very confidential business Investment and I decided to contact you directly.

My Name is Mrs. Kazima Khaled with my son Hamza Khaled. We are originally from Libya but based in London,United Kingdom.I am searching for a special reliable trustworthy and experience business expert in Asia/Middle East or UAE that can guide us in setting up a lucrative business investment in UAE or any Gulf Region. I got to understand that this is the best time to invest in UAE, I am seeking for your full co-operation and partnership in soliciting for your assistance and guidance to help us invest in any lucrative business.


As a result of that, if you are willing to assist I and my son. I suggest you get back to me as soon as possible through my confidential email (mrs.kazimakhaled@mail.com) stating your wish in this business investment so that we can discuss more in details. Looking forward to your urgent response and also by updating me with your direct telephone number for easy communication


Thanks with regards
Mrs. Kazima Khaled


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