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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: Ibrahim Mustapha Ali <ibrahimmustapha_ali@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: ibrahimmustapha.ali@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 07:00:21 -0400
Subject: VERY URGENT LEGITIMATE PROPOSAL NOTIFICATION

From Mr. Ibrahim Mustapha Ali Email:ibrahimmustapha.ali@yandex.ru Dear Sir/Madam, I am Mr. Ibrahim Mustapha Ali, the first son of Late Mr. Mansour Mustapha Ali, who is the head of Gaddafi’s security brigades in Libya. Presently, I’m under a protective custody in South Africa while my wife and kids are in Dubai. However, I got your contact during my search for a business partner that can cooperate with me in a mutual transaction. Please note that this business is for mutual benefit both for you and my family. But you must confirm your ability to manage it as this involves a large amount of US$95.5M (Ninety Five Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only) as this fund is meant for purchase of arms for all Muslim countries that was supporting Gaddafi’s forces over the rebels in Libya. My father deposited this fund with a security company in South Africa with the aid of some United Nations officials who as well brought me to South Africa while I sent my family to Dubai for protective cover. My father died supporting Gaddafi. May Allah grant him peace and Mercy at his grave! The fund have been deposited with a private security firm in South Africa for safe keeping and I will like you to clear the fund and invest on my behalf as I don't want my name to be used for obvious reasons. Here is my direct telephone number which you can reach me with: +27-73-658-4280 Note that I will present to you the relevant documents that will enable you take possession of the fund for onward investment for our mutual benefit once we reach consensus of understanding. All I need from you is as follows: 1. Your confirmation of your ability to handle this. 2. Your full names / telephone, private email address and fax numbers for communication. 3. Your Country of origin. As soon as the above information is received, the name of the security firm will be disclosed including my other details. Also, your details will be forwarded to the security firm to enable them contact you accordingly for documentation and release of the money on my behalf. It is important to note that this is a very safe transaction as the money cannot be traced since the crisis in my country (Libya) has come to an end. I am waiting for your responses via email: ibrahimmustapha.ali@yandex.ru to enable us proceeds. Best Regards, Mr. Ibrahim Mustapha Ali

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