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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: Abia <training@rffpcc.com.tw>
Reply-To: <eluchiabiamark@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2014 19:38:14 +0800
Subject: investment offer

FROM MR ELUCHI MARK ABIA


Dear Friend,
Good day, First, I apologize for sending you this sensitive information
via e-mail instead of a Certified/Post-mail. It is understandable that you
might be a little bit apprehensive because you do not know me, But I have a
lucrative business offer of mutual interest to share with you,hence, this
letter to you.

I humbly crave your indulgence to read this e-mail with all seriousness of
purpose devoid of any doubt in your mind because this project is based on
Trust, Confidentiality and Sincerity of purpose.

My name is MR, ELUCHI MARK ABIA. I am a LIBERIAN I was a personal aide to
a Former President of Liberia

I need you to assist me in repatriating some funds.I need your foreign
partnership to assist me to invest in your country.I have interest in
stocks,real estate and any other profitable businesses you may wish to
recommend.

I realized this fund from sales we made in cash from Liberia Diamond and Timber
trade when i was in government in my Country LIBERIA

I assure you that this project will bring us together for a long lasting
relationship.I need your private phone number,full names,address so that i
can forward to you more details.

All i intend to do now is to safe guide this fund, by making sure that this
fund moves from where it it now to your account.

Once this money is transferred to you in your country, i will come over
immediately for the investment.


Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.Please indicate your interest by
sending an email.

I await your response as soon as possible.

Best Wishes,
Eluchi Mark Abia

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