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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: Dr.Emmauduaghan@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2015 17:02:01 +0100
Subject: Investment Co-operation Proposal

Dr.Emmanuel Uduaghan,
Former Delta-State Governor,
Nigeria.
Tel: +234-90-3065-7007




Good Day ,
I hope this message finds you in good state of health.My name is
Dr.Emmanuel Uduaghan,former Executive Governor of the oil rich
State,Delta-State,Nigeria. I got your
contact through the business website which your name was confirmed by
a highly respected and recognized Prophet in my country Nigeria.

I write to solicit your intimate co-operation on my investment project
in your Country.I actually intend to invest $10,000,000.00 (Ten
Million United States Dollars) Only, under your umbrella on a
lucrative business such as Real Estate, Hotel and resort or any
profitable business of your choice. If only you can assure me total
confidentiality as a new government has just emerged in my Country as
i have ruled for eight (8) years as a Governor and stepped down for a
new dispensation in the oil rich Delta-State and also a new President
has just being elected in my Country,therefore i want to secure the
funds i have on my hands. So i would want to work with
you towards this investment project.

Please also note, I intend to give you 25% percent of the total money
for the assistance you're going to render to execute this project on
my behalf. While the remaining 75% percent of the total sum will be
invested in the project. I hope you can be of good assistance to me,
considering the political position in my country and avoid any
publicity for now knowing fully well that I’m still in the political
service.

You can reach me also via my private phone number: +234-90-3065-7007

I await Your Sincere Response


Best Regards,


Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan
Email: Dr.Emmauduaghan@gmail.com
emmanueludu55@yahoo.com
Mobile: +234-90-3065-7007

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