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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: Mahmood Aradi <mahmoodaradi0000@outlook.com>
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2017 21:30:54 +0000
Subject: WELCOME FROM MAHMOOD AL ARADI


FROM MR. MAHMOOD AL ARADI

Reply Email: mahmoodaradi88@gmail.com

Date: 31st of March , 2017


Dear Sir,

I am contacted you based on the request by an investor,l Am Mr. Arshad Mustafa aSwiss citizen and his need for investment/funding in your company. l am Mahmood Al Aradi and personal accountant to the investor Mr. Arshad Mustafa.

his company most times represents the interests of very wealthy investors - [HIGHNET-WORTH INDIVIDUALS ] due to the sensitivity of the position they hold in their societies and the unstable investment environment of their country, they evacuate majority of their funds into more stable economies and developed nations where they can get good yield for their funds.

Mr. Arshad Mustafa, whom I had personally worked with few years ago with aproposal, recently, approached me that he wants an individual/company that will assist him to invest the sum of - [ USD30. Million USD ] in bank guaranty on his behalf in a good profitable business in yourcompany/country for a period of 10 years for a start. The total amount available in Bank Guarantee is USD15millions, but an initial USD30Million is approved for investment. Mr Arshad Mustafa has being diagnosed of lung cancer and this has necessitated in his search for an investment manager to stand as his next of kin since he has no wife or children to inheri this estate running into millions of dollars.

You are required to provide me with all your complete information including your International Passport copy to enable me commence documentation between you and my Client for the Liquidation of the Bank Guaranty valued for USD 30million.Note that the POF on this transaction is available and all necessary Legal Documentation will be executed before actual liquidation / transfer of the fundis executed to your bankers as this is a very legitimate transaction.

The Investor also offers you 30% for your assistance, 60% for him to be managed by you also for 10years and 10% will be set aside to cover re-payment ofexpenses incurred in the liquidation / Investment process. The investor requires a Foundation opened in his name before he dies as the doctors say he has less than 2 months to live. This is a very Legitimate Transaction and all required Legal documents will be issued and sent to you for your signature before the transaction is completed.

We look forward to a cordial business relationship with you , for more details and
also send me through my private email :mahmoodaradi88@gmail.com .


Best regards.
FROM MR. MAHMOOD AL ARADI
<http://aka.ms/weboutlook>

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