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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: paul_thomas1@handbag.com
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2004 17:38:25 +0100
Subject: Attn: Partnership Investment.


From: Dr. Paul Thomas
Lagos State Independent Power project.
Nigeria.
Date: 10th september 2004

Subject: Attn: Partnership Investment.

Dear Sir,
I am interested in a partnership investment program with you or your
corporation.First permit me to introduce myself . I am Dr. paul thomas
Director General of the Lagos State Independent Power Project (IPP). I
hope
you will make out time to study this proposal and get back to me as
soon
as you can.

In the execution of the above project provided by ENRON/AES Energy
Company (USA) which is currently delivering 270 megawatts of
electricity into the national grid at NEPA's Egbin thermal station,
Ikorodu.
I Collabrated with the Firm on a mutual agreement on the proceed
commission
of which I have received my share of $20.000,000=(Twenty million
dollars).

As the Director General of the Project, I cannot introduce or circulate
this funds into the Nigerian banking system considering my provisional
duty
and the considering the fact that I earn less than $1,000US dollars
monthly
coupled with the Bureau of conduct guidelines and regulations for
Public
Civil Servants.

The above situation prompted my decision to solicit your co-operation
to
take delivery of this funds into your custody for my proposed
investment
as you will be adequately compensated with $5,000,000 US dollars.I will
arrange all necessary procedures in ensuring a smooth process for the
funds
to get to you.I will appreciate you contact me once you receive this
mail
via my e-mail indicating your capability and willingness to enable me
to
give you more details of the modus operandi of getting this money to
you
hitch free.

This matter requires your urgent attention and confidentiality whatever
your decision. Please visit
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/nigeria_ipp.html.
Best Regards,

Dr. Paul Thomas

Please reply to paul_thomas1@sify.com



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