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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: "RAMI MAKHLOUF" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:51:54 +0200
Subject: URGENT AND CONFIDENTIAL

URGENT AND CONFIDENTIAL

I am a well established investment consultant in Syria.i got your contact from your profile, My name is Rami Makhlouf,the maternal cousin of President Bashar Assad. Due to the sensitivity of the current political crysis in Syria now,E.U. have place sanctions and frozen our family Asset,Due to the unstable economic and political environment in Syria.

Iam the owner of Syriatel and control as business interests that include telecommunications, oil and gas, construction and airlines, currently iam looking for an avenue to make a discreet investment up to the tune of $12.7Million USD presently lodged in a security firm. you can read about me on my link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rami_Makhlouf

I needs your urgently business deal to secure the financial future of my family in case of unfavorable outcome of this political turmoil in Syria.Your main responsibility will be to receive the fund from where it is secured at the moment and how to invest the fund in your country.

Iam offering you these terms: 20% of the total fund .The fund will be used by you as a loan without any interest for the period of time ( after the revolution and transfer of power). That is, you will not be required to pay any interest on the fund.

If you are comfortable with these arrangements, kindly contact me as soon as possible.Iam waiting for your Urgent reply.
Thanks and regards,
Rami Makhlouf and Bushra

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