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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: dokafor@terra.com.mx
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 17:05:36 +0100
Subject: JOINT BUSINESS VENTURE

From-Mr. David Okafor
Lagos-Nigeria
(davidokafor2005@sify.com)

Good Day,

Forgive my indignation if this message comes to you as a surprise and
if it
might offend you without your prior consent and writing through this
channel.

I am Mr. David Okafor I would like to apply through this medium for
your
co-operation and to secure an opportunity to invest and do joint
business
with you in your country. I have a substantial capital I earnestly
intend to
invest in your country in a very lucrative venture of which you are to
advise and assist execute the said venture over there for the mutual
benefits of both of us.

My long-term idea is for you to become my business partner in your
country
and generate ideas on how money will be invested, probably managed and
the
type of investment after the money is transferred to your custody with
your
assistance.

Meanwhile, on indication of your willingness to handle this transaction
sincerely by protecting our interests and upon your acceptance of this
proposal would furnish you with the full detailed information,
procedure,amount involved and mutual agreement on your percentage
interest
or share holding for helping me to secure the release of the deposit
and
investing the money.

I shall be glad to reserve this respect and opportunity for you, if you

so
desire, but do urge you to give the matter your immediate attention it
deserves. Please upon receipt of this mail kindly reply to this my
private
email address for security reason:(davidokafor2005@sify.com) for more
intimate
and detailed discussions please sent to me your mobile phone number.
Finally, I have told you every thing so ponder it over and lend me your
response without delay.

Best regards.

Mr. David Okafor
(davidokafor2005@sify.com)




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