419 scam: Dame patience jonathan <damepatiencej20@naij.com> get back to me

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "a security company " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "will come to you as a surprise" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "hundred thousand us dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- ",500,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Dame patience jonathan <damepatiencej20@naij.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 14:39:21 +0100
Subject: get back to me

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Dear sir ,

Greetings,I know this message will come to you as a surprise as we have not met before.however i am the wife of former president of nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan.
I have a proposal to make, that might be of interest to you.I am in possession of a large sum of money(US$15,500,000.00) fifteen millions Five hundred Thousand US Dollars.
The money was inherited from the of the first lady of Nigeria..The money is of no criminal origin as it was largely realized from
the budgertry allocation to the office of the first lady. The money has been lodged with a security company here in Nigeria,
The money was lodge in the security company by me. I now want to move this money abroad and invest it in profitable ventures, as the time is now ripe for such move.

I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE: 1.Firstly to assist me to receive this money into your country abroad. 2. To assist me invest the money in profitable ventures in your country or any other suitable country where you have good connections.
For your assistance you will get 25% of the total amount.Upon your request, I will give you further details.
Yours sincerely,

Mrs Dame patience Jonathan

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