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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: Chika Charles Aniekwe <chikacharlesaniiekwe@gmail.com>
Reply-To: <chikacharlesaniekwe@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 03:08:30 -0700
Subject: Mutual and beneficial transaction

Good day!!!

My name is Chika Charles Aniekwe, Project Manager United Nation, Ghana. on behalf of my principal Mr.Linus Ukachkwu CEO Lingo company Nigeria limited. I humbly seek your cooperation and assistance to move and invest the sum $128 million in your country or any country where it will be safe, secure and well invested. The fund were deposited in a private vault in Ghana. Upon your response indicating your interest to cooperate with me i will inform you detail of the funds and modality we shall apply to move the funds to you, and what will be your percentage for helping me. Please note that there is no risk associated with this funds. Provide me with your mobile number for our easy communication. Waiting for your reply.

Yours faithfully

Chika Charles Aniekwe
Project Manager
United Nation Ghana

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