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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: "Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dreeuduaghan1@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 22:42:36 +0100
Subject: YOUR SINCERE CONSENT PLEASE

My Dear Friend, I sincerely solicit your assistance to relocate, re-profile and invest my funds in long-term business venture in your country/company under your supervision without the government of my country knowing about it. This fund is presently outside my Country Nigeria with a financial institution name withheld. This is a high priority Investment Placement that required your urgent attention, sincerity and utmost confidentiality as i cannot afford to lose out here. I have lost so much to this government, my vital documents seized and i am under close observation by the security agent (DSS and EFCC), so my movement and telephone calls are closely being watched, but i can communicate with you freely through e-mails for now. For your time and service i am willing to offer 20% of the total sum as your reward and other benefits will be agreed and detailed in an MOU that will be signed by both parties. Thanks as I look forward for your acceptance. Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan (Ex-Governor of Delta State and a politician)

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