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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Dr. Hani Barhoush" <mubadala.developementcompanyua@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2016 14:02:43 +0200
Subject: Urgent
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Greetings,
I got your contact from a trade directory during my search for a
reliable and trust worthy individual who will partner with me.It is a
fact that we have not met before neither have we had any previous
business dealings, but I strongly believe that with understanding and
trust we can have a successful business relationship.I want to invest
some money in your country.
The funds totaling million usd was my share of the surplus made in the
course of several capital projects we handled in the gulf region.The
funds were products of over invoicing and charging the government
above the Market rate in conjunction with the local government
officials.
The share accrual to me is million however due to the stringent
security and monitoring of unexplained sudden wealth by individual,I
do not want the fund paid into my personal account hence the need to
seek your partnership.If it is possible for me to do it alone I would
not have bothered soliciting for foreign support, ultimately I need an
honest foreigner to play an important role in the completion of this
business deal.I want to invest the money in your country.
Regards,
Hani
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