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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: "Miss Aisha Gadaffi" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <aishagadaffi2019@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:35:25 -0700
Subject: Opportunity Of A Life Time.

Dear Sir/Madam,
 
May the peace and mercy of Allah be with you as you receive this emai and as you already know, I am Miss. Aisha Gaddafi the daughter of Col. Muammar Gaddafi, the murdered president of Libya. I am currently residing in Oman but unfortunately as a fugitive and a widow with two kids. At the meantime, my family is the target of Western Nations led by America who wants to seize all that my late father has acquired at all costs. Our investments and bank accounts in several countries are their targets to freeze. I therefore crave your indulgence to accept my offer and become business partner which i will be a sleeping investor in this partnership and be friends forever.
 
I have huge amount of money deposited secretly with a security and courier company, these money would be transferred to you for safe keeping and manage it for investment at an offer of 25% ownership as your share capital.
 
Do understand that since after the death of my father we have been betrayed seriously by friends, countries and associates. I was in Algeria, from where I moved to Oman after being expelled from Algeria. We were accepted into Oman by the Omani Royal Family and we have been living in that country to date. I am living in the royal palace where I get all I need but am forbidden from meeting with people, engaging in politics or business. You know the United Nations also issue an arrest warrant on me so the possibility of our meeting is only when I leave Oman to your country. As for the transaction once I introduce you, the legal adviser of the security company who will be acting on my instructions and recommendation will guide you to actualizing the delivery of the funds to you.
 
If you agreed to my offer and ready to proceed with me, What I am offering to you is 25% of the amount and a request to keep 75% safely for me and also assist me to move from Oman to your country. Then send your full Name, Address, Age, Occupation and marital status and your telephone number.
 
The reason why I contacted you is because I am tired of staying here and I want to move out of Oman secretly hence am trying to have you receive the money on my behalf and there after from my share finance my coming to join you in your country in a new identity and start a new life.
 
I am looking forward to your kind reply to my email:aishagadaffi2019@gmail.com
 
Yours Faithfully,
 
Miss. Aisha Al Gaddafi.

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