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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: "Idolo Ugho" <jm3000000@msn.com>
Reply-To: aggreylamb@iol.pt
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:43:51 +0000
Subject: Greetings





Dear Sir,

FUND RELOCATION FOR INVESTMENT

I humbly seek your assistance in a business transaction that requires your
ability to invest on our behalf for a minimum period of 5years, without the
inference of a third party.

The fund emanated from individual wealth, Political contribution, and
contract kick - back by party members towards their next parliamentary
election.

With the present situation , I urge to relocate the funds to you for safe
keeping/Investment, hence my decision to contact you.Details would be
disclosed and the possibility to meet with you, on your ability to handle
this transaction legally. The fund for the investment is valued at $150
Million.

Thanks and look forward to your response.

Regards,
Aggrey Lamb

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