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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: "Ahmed Adis" <ahmedadis4@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2005 15:44:22 +0000
Subject: THANKS.

FROM THE DESK OF DR AHMED ADIS.
MEMBER OF THE CONTRACT AWARD COMMITTEE.
12,KOFI ABAYOMI CRESCENT.
VICTORIA-ISLAND. LAGOS.
Att. Managing Director,

Sir/Madam,
I am a member of the contract award committee, federal
ministry of petroleum resources, Nigeria
www.nigerianoil-gas.com
I am in search of an agent to assist us in the
transfer of Thirty Million United State Dollars (USD30M) and
subsequent investment in properties in your country.
you will be required to
(1) Assist in the transfer of the said sum
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to us in this
regard, 20% of the total sum of Thirty Million United State Dollars
(USD30M) will be for you.10% for any expense that may incur (both parties)
during processing for the transfer to your nominated bank,while 70% for me
and other officials
You are advice to send your information as follows:
Your Full Name,Telephone and Fax Number.And your Home and company address
This whole process should be fully accomplished within 5-7 working days,
further information will be given to you as soon as I receive your positive
response via e-mail.
Yours Faithfully,
DR AHMED ADIS.



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