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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "olusolasariki@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Bukola Sariki" <olusolasariki1@outlook.com>
Reply-To: olusolasariki@outlook.com
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 03:42:20 +0000
Subject: Please read,

Can we work together?

My name is Senator Bukola Sariki, a serving Senate president of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria. I have business interest in your country. I have made available the capital for the investment, but I need a partner or representative in your country hence my reason for contacting you.

My areas of interest include hospitality and property business. I will
also appreciate any business advice from you. I am willing to invest $ 45 million in your country if you assure me of good return and your
sincerity, because you are the one that will manage the investment. As the serving President of the Senate, I'm not permited by our law to have an investment abroad. This is the reason why I want you to treat the investment as confidential.

Please note that this information is between you and me. I am also willing to negotiate with you. If you do not want to be a partner, I am willing to give you, 30% of the total amount of this money if you agree to receive this money in your name.

I'll like some information About Yourself if you give me your permission to continue.

If you are willing to work with me, please send me the following
information to enable me take a decision on time.

Your name ...........................................

Your age and occupation .........................

Your Address ........................................

Your phone number for more communication
.....................................

Please send any further e-mails and information to my private email,
olusolasariki@outlook.com

I promised you good reward for this anticipated assistance and partnership.

I look forward to hearing from you soon,

Yours truly

Senator Olusola Sariki

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