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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: FATIMA MESHAAL <fmeshal2@gmail.com>
Reply-To: FATIMA MESHAAL <fmeshaal2@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 12:28:36 +0900 (JST)
Subject: For your attention please


Hello dear

I write this letter with all sincerity and hope you will understand and assist me. I also believe that it will be of immense benefit to you as well. I am Ms. Fatima Meshaal, the only child of Late Sheikh al- al-Qassam Meshaal. a business man in Palestine and within the UAE region but was killed during the war between Israelis and Palestine a few months ago.
 
I am currently seeking for asylum here in Benin Republic and I am also seeking for assistance of a foreign partner since my late father make it clear to me that he has existing sum of US$5.500.000 [ Five Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars] which he deposited in Bank here in Benin Republic. The fund was meant for the purchase of farm machineries and equipment for other business venture, also with 50 kilos of Gold all declares as valuables.
But due to the current situation between Gaza and Israel, I became a target by other Israeli business men who knew about my late father's asset and decided to take the opportunity to get rid of them totally, but i managed to get out of the country and moved to Benin Republic for asylum seeking since i believes that this place is safer,

Due to the fact that i seek Asylum (Refugee) in this Benin Republic am not permitted by law of the Benin Republic to some certain rights, such as operating bank accounts, investment, study and other monetary transaction, thus the reason why am asking for your utmost assistance to help me and get the fund in your position. Though i can instruct the bank to program the fund on (ATM VISA CARD) so you have have some access to the fund and help me to join you there once again the bank will program all the funds in an atm visa card then send it to you to enable you to have all access to the funds.

so if you consider this proposal and really wish to assist me, please reply immediately so i can link you up with the bank, do understand that this fund is for investment purpose and when i relocate to your country and you will be in charge of every business we invest the fund, also know that you will stand as a partner and this will be beneficial to both me and you, so please do send me your full details such as 
Country
Age
Occupation
Full Name
Direct Phone Number
The only means to reach you with the atm visa card is through dhl courier service post which will cost atleast $150 or $200 dollars and you have to be willing to pay for the dhl service for the delivery to avoid wasting our time, i wait for your reply soon.

Sincerely,
Fatima Meshaal

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