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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: "Dr Mrs Ngozi okonjo Iweala" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dr.ngozi.okonjo.iweala@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 10:13:31 -0700
Subject: From Dr Mrs Ngozi okonjo Iweala

HELLO Sir,
 
My name is Dr Mrs Ngozi okonjo Iweala, forner Federal Minister of Finance of The Federal Republic of Nigeria in the past administration.I am interested in your file. I saw your name here. Can we discuss? I would like to do business with you. I am aware of the problems you have been facing regarding your payment.
I can seal this matter up within a few days. There will be no leakages. The first amount that will be
moved out MUST be below Five Million Dollars so that we will not attract undue attention. I am very careful person, and I need utmost sincerity. You have the KEY to your destiny in your own hands. I will show how.
 
I am ready to invest my personal resources if I can be assured of your loyalty and full support. We will pay via ATM or Direct Cash Delivery via a secure means. Please be advised hat wire transfer is not advisable now. i will explain to you why. I will geive you further details upon your response.
 
Remain blessed.
 
Accept my warm regards,
 
Dr Mrs Ngozi okonjo Iweala
Private Email:dr.ngozi.okonjo.iweala@hotmail.com                                                  

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