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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: martins <martins_attn@yahoo.fr> (may be fake)
Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 16:33:00 -0600
Subject: Please Acknowledge


Dr Martins Umeh
Telephone Number:234-804-343-0997



REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION

I write to seek your cooperation as my foreign partner and your assistance to enable me to own various properties and invest in the stable economy of your country. Areas in which I require you to advice/give me information regarding likely investments in your
Country will be appreciated.We also need your assistance in developing and implementing a solid investment plan in your Country
in any likely profitable ventures.

I apologise if this mail does not suit your personal or business ethics.
My names are Dr. Martins Umeh, I am making this venture proposal to you in strict confidence.The money we want to invest was acquired from an over invoiced contract proceed the amount in question is $25.500,000.00 Million US dollars.If you will like to assist me as a partner, then indicate your interest after which we shall both discuss on the modalities.

All other information to facilitate the remittance of the funds will be revealed to you in due course. For your assistance, you shall receive 20% of the fund to be transferred and 10% will be set aside for all
expenses incurred by both parties. I will like my proposal to be kept confidential because of what I explained above and you can reach me
urgently on my Telephone Number:234-804-343-0997.

Please indicate your direct telephone and fax number when replying this business proposal. Looking forward to speaking with you.

Best regards,

Dr. Martins Umeh
NB. A swift acknowledgement on the reciept of this mail will be appreciated.


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