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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: "Dunia Arop" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <duniaarop@yahoo.cn>
Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:21:23 -0700
Subject: If you think you or your company has the necessary credentials to execute projects

GOOD DAY

I am an undersecretary in the South Sudan Government, We are soliciting for business concerns and individuals that have the necessary permits and organizational structure to bid and execute international contracts.


There are Tender openings in the areas of civil engineering, Road construction, Bridge construction and repairs, Low coast housing for civilian accommodation, renewable energy, oil pipe line repairs, Detention facilities and equipment supplies, Bullet proof vehicles for government officials, General supplies of consumables, furniture and house hold equipment and hospital equipment , electrical equipment's , machinery.

If you think you or your company has the necessary credentials to execute projects in south Sudan, please write me, with a brief description of what you can offer, and a profile.

All communications should be directed to (duniaarop@yahoo.cn)


Sincerely
Dunia Arop (2nd Undersecretary)
Ministry of External Affairs and International Corporation

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