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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: "INVESTING FUND, GOLD BAR AND DUST FROM KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN?" <joneschammmberss@live.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:59:37 +0100
Subject: INVESTING FUND, GOLD BAR AND DUST FROM KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN?

My name is Hussain Al-Sheik from Kingdom of Bahrain and own a Company in Libya which has been folded since the commecement of the War between Government and Revolutionaries. I am contacting you after viewing your profile here as I want to invest in your country which am seeking for a reliable partner who can manage my company over since my own country is into crisis as well.
 
 
Libya and My country has been into crisis since February 2012 and all our business is being paralyzed which made my company to be loosing so much and in this regard want to relocate my company to your country. I want to invest with you and need your assistance at this present condition which we are passing in Libya. This involved huge amount.
 
 
 
I am into Business relationship with son to Colonel Mummar Gaddafi ,Mr.Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi for lifting of Crude oil and Gold Business and I am looking for an assistance who can be able to help me to invest fund presently in aVault . . We have a deposit of Euros40Million deposited outside Libya as I was Instructed and directed by Gaddafi after the sudden death of his son
by Nato Air Strike,Mr. Saif-Arab Gaddaffi  which he wanted to use it for the purchase of Arms and Ammunition into the country to destroinnocent citizen of great Libya but since I am supporting and backing up the Revolutionary Government, I never disclose to Gadaffi where thfund was lodged and  Gaddafi declared to kill my entire family but failed which prompted me and my family members to relocate from
Tripoli to Bani Walid desert  where we are currently,so am seeking that company or Individual who can work out things with me for the transfer of the fund into your account for investment to enable me find a means to relocate out  with my family,details will be giving to you if you ard willing to help in investing this fund on my behalf.
Right now I am looking for a trustworthy and reliable person who will assist to receive huge sum in your country for investment. What I want is for an investor who can assist to receive and secure the amount in your country for proper investment of the fund.
 
 
Lastly, I must inform you that internet is not the right place to communicate over this deal but as situation warrant. So in this effect, I will be glad if a meeting will be scheduled to enable us have a face to face discussion.
 
Your indication of interest to this great opportunity proposal shall be highly appreciated as I will be glad to receive your response and answer to my email as below,
1...Do you have the Financial Ability to help us handle the huge fund?
The fund will be transferred bit by bit into your account if you are ready and capable to handle it.?
2.. Do your account have the ability to accommodate the fund?
3.. The fund is completely out of Libya and will communicate to you where the fund was lodged presently upon your response?
4.. What is your nationality?
5.. What is your present position in your office?
6.. What area of investment do you think this amount will be invested?
7.. Have you received money overseas before?
8.. What is your full name
9.. What is your phone and mobile.
10..Do you know or have idea of Gold Bar and Dust?
11.. Do you know any buyer who can travel down to where the Gold is lodged to enable him see, pick up sample straight to the refinery to confirm the purity before discussing on the affordable price to be given.
12.. The quantity is valued 250 Gold Dust Kilos and 125 Kilos Gold Bar which was moulded in A kilos each.
COMMODITY SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE:
Commodity: Unrefined Gold (AU)
Form: Metal Bars And Dust Form
Purity : Ninety One Point Sixty-Six Percent (91.66%) plus,unrefined (Gold Dust)
More Info: Non Hallmarked Refined Gold at 99,99% (Gold Bar)
13. Finally, I want to know more about you?
 
I NEED YOUR RESPONSE TO MY EMAIL BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS?
Email me back direct at ?      hussainalshaikh@ymail.com
Call me back direct at?                   +27 733 814044
 
 
 
 
 

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