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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: Rilwanu Lukman <r1_lukman@personal.ro>
Reply-To: r7_lukman@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2005 20:22:35 +0300
Subject: From Dr Lukman


Hello,

I am Dr. Rilwan Lukman, My countries Former Representative to OPEC. I
have held so many posts at home and abroad.
Through the sale of our allocated oil quota in OPEC, I was able to make
US $25.5 Million which is currently deposited with a Security Company in
Abroad.
I want you to assist me to claim this money as I cannot claim it
directly because the code of conduct bureau forbids me ( a politician) from
acquiring such amount of money.

It is on this basis that i am contacting you for assistance, If you
will be interested, claim documents have been processed and will be sent to
you. The documents with which the fund is deposited will be changed to reflect
you as the new beneficiary so that you will be eligible to collect the fund on
my behalf.

The sharing procedure will be 70% for me, 25% for you, while we will
set aside 5% for expensis we will encure in this deal.
I want to assure you that there is no risk attached to this
transaction. You should also provide me with your private telephone and fax
Numbers for easier communication. Expecting your response.

Best regards,
Dr. Rilwan Lukman


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