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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: "Engr.Funsho kupolokun" <engr_funsho@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 05 Sep 2005 08:30:31 +0000
Subject: SALE OF THE NIGERIAN BONNY LIGHT CRUDE OIL/FOB.

SALE OF THE NIGERIAN BONNY LIGHT CRUDE OIL/FOB.

Dear Sir/Madam.

My Name is Engr.Funsho Kupolokun, I am in full capacity as the Group
Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Coperation (NNPC)
and I here by wish to notify you that my contacts here in Nigeria are in
position to give you and your organization the Nigerian Bonny Light Crude
Oil and FOB product.

We are looking for serious buyers, agents/brokers or refinerry owners who
can prove their capability in this transaction.
On recipient of your response, we will furnish you with the seller's
procedure to enable you to choose one of the procedures that will be
suittable to your organization.
Your kind response in this regard will be highly appreciated, reconfirm your
address, your cell number and office or home phone and fax number as
indication of your interest.

Thanks and God bless,

Sincerely ,

Engr. Funsho kupolokun
GMD-NNPC
engrfunsho@dcemail.com


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