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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "liberia" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
  • +2348060536564 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "suleman omani" <suleman005@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 03 May 2006 13:00:26 +0100
Subject: Re: I WOULD NOT DELAY THE FACT OF WHAT YOU SHOWED ME

Attn: Harley,
I would not delay the fact that there is no fraudsters parading themselves
as this and that. But I assure you that this is genuine and for real. As
soon as you give your details to me, I will notify the inside man we have in
the bank for his assistances.
All is required from you to give me the okay words that you are ready to
assist me all the way oin receiving this money.

If you are aware of international news and event of things all over the
world, you should know by now that the former president of liberia, Mr.
Charles Taylor is facing trails in Sierra Leone for war crimes.
This is an opportunity of a life time and you should not miss it.

I have promise that 20% of the entire money will be giving to you by the end
of the day when the transaction is successfully concluded.
There is nothing to be afraid of. Please get back to me as soon as possible.

Have a nice day.

Regards,
Alhaji Suleman Omani.
+2348060536564

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