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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: "Dr James B. Ebie" <office_mail1955@mixmail.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2008 21:01:41 -0400
Subject: INVESTMENT


Moudak Benin Sarl S.A.
Networking Information and Resources Worldwide.
C/ 220 Koku Maison
05 BP 155 St Michel,
Cotonou - Benin Republic.


Attn : Dear ,

I am Dr James .B. Ebie a broker with Moudak Benin Sarl Benin Republic .We have a female client a top government official who is interested to invest in your country on partnership basis.

Sequel to this ,she has asked me to look for and recommend a reputable and reliable person/company who can conveniently and sincerely be in partnership with her in the Real Estate investment or other field.

In her quest,I deem it most necessary to contact you,if you can willingly accept this offer and forward us with business opportunities in your country which will be very lucrative to both parties in the nearest future.

We will most appreciate it if you can give this investment enquiry a food of thought as we want you to respond to this message as quick as possible.

Finally,be informed that all capital investment shall be provided by my client while all business plans,feasibilty and ideas shall be made available by you according to the code of investment in your country.

At the same time you have to send the followings informations for easy communications .

(A) Your Telephone and Fax Number
(B) Your Full Name and Contact Address.
( D) Your Company Name and Address.

Best Regards,
Dr James .B. Ebie
Director of Operations.

Moudak Benin Sarl S.A.
Networking Information and Resources Worldwide.
C/ 220 Koku Maison
05 BP 155 St Michel,
Cotonou - Benin Republic


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