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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "NNPC TOWERS" <nnpc_towers@k.ro> (may be fake)
Reply-To: nnpc_towers039@yahoo.fr
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2005 02:38:15 -0700
Subject: URGENT RESPOND NEEDED.

Dr. Ahmeed Musa,
NNPC Towers Ikoyi
Lagos - Nigeria.
website:www.nnpc-nigeria.com

Dear Sir/Ma,

I am the Chairman of the Contract Award Committee,
Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, We need a
trust-worthy partner to assist us in the transfer of
(US$8,5M) EIGHT MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED
STATES DOLLARS for further investment in your country.

You will be required to:
(1) Assist us in the transfer of this sum to your bank
account
(2) Advise on areas for potential future investment in
your country
(3) Assist us in carrying a feasibility study before
actual investment.

If you decide to render your service to us in this
regard,you will be paid 20% of the total funds for
assistnce.Reply back this email if you are willing to
work with us.

Respectfully,

Dr. Ahmeed Musa,
Chairman Contract Award Committee {CAC}


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