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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: "Miss Zarina Omar" <omareal1@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: omarza3@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 23 May 2011 10:36:50 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL



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Hello ,
I have a very attractive proposal that may be able to suit both our needs.
As I am working with a Company that is currently establishing its network
and embarking on trade in the Asian market, a product that is new and in
high demand known as QUADAC-OIL. This lubricant is an industrial lubricant
used mainly for lubrication purposes in the brain box of a ship, which is
scarce and expensive, why because some goods cannot be exported from North
Korea due to high export duty that is i why decided to deal with the agent
in Malaysia .
This product is available in Malaysia and sold for USD2,000 per pack (10
bottles per pack) but I have informed the Company that the selling price
in Malaysia is USD4, 000...00 per pack in the Asian market. The good news
is the Company has agreed to purchase the product from Asia since it
ischeaper and available.
The Company located in the USA has so far been very aggressive in its
purchase of the said product and if you are interested, I will
introduce you as the Supplier of the product from Asia .. We could
both cooperate and work together by sharing the profits at the end of
the day. I will provide you with the contact in Malaysia who is the
main agent and distributor. You can then buy the product at a price of
USD2,000.00 per pack and supply it back to the Company at a price of
USD4, 000.00 per pack..... We will be able to make a clean profit of
USD2,000.00 per pack... As an introduce for this business and working
closely with you on the Company requirements, I am requesting for 30% of
the net profit made being my commission.
This is a highly lucrative business and does not require much
technical know how as the Company has already its set of clientele and
expanding its supply to other parts of Europe and looking into the
possibility of appointing a main supplier for a contract duration of 5
years if the supplier is able to maintain its regular supply
consistently. I am sure you will agree with me that this business is
attractive.. Please give it a thought and contact me via email if you
are interested and have further inquiries.
Hoping to hear the good news from you.
Miss Zarina Omar ...
Thanks You

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