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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: "FRANCIS OLISEH" <francisoliseh@walla.com>
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005 06:29:32 +0000
Subject: An Offer For You

Contract Award Committee
Federal Ministry Of Petroleum Resources
Nigeria.
1665 Oyin Jolayemi Street
Victoria Island,Lagos

Attn. Managing Director,

Sir/Madam
I am a top member of the contract award committee, federal ministry of
petroleum resources, nigeria www.nigerianoil-gas.com.I am in search of an
reliable partner to assist us in the transfer of (USD67m) 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,please indicate
your interest by sending me mail through my personal mail
box:francisoliseh202@yahoo.it with your name and full details as well
as
your personal phone number for easy communication.All so be inform that 25%
of the total sum of USD67m will be for you.While thanking you in
anticipation for your favourable consideration over my
proposal.

yours faithfully,
Francis Oliseh





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