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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: jakande obataego <jakandeobataego@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Sep 2016 02:48:38 -0700
Subject: Dear friend ,

Dear friend ,


I am aware that this is certainly an unconventional approach to starting a
relationship but I believe knowing each other starts from a step of which I
believe I am not making a mistake exposing this very important business
deal to you?


Firstly, let me identify myself without any intention of equivocation, I am
Jakande Obataego Financial Expert worked here in my country, I will be
happy if we can do business together in good faith and this proposal will
be of mutual benefit for us. I have a transaction deal in the tune of
$7,900,000.00 (seven million nine hundred thousand dollars) to be
transferred to any possible safe account with your good assistance. I have
every possibility & advantages for the proceeds of this account to be paid
to you and then both of us can share equal percentage meaning 50% for me
and 50% to you. Can I trust you on this subject matter?

I had discussed this issue privately with the Top Bank Director and he
agreed to help and have instructed me to look for a foreigner who can be
trusted and capable to handle this transaction so that we can secretly move
this money out from my country immediately basing on Investments plans in
your Country. I guarantee that this will be executed under a concrete
special arrangement that will protect us from any breach of law. I will not
fail to bring to your notice that this transaction is hitch-free and you
should not entertain any fears as the required arrangements have been made
for the completion of this operation.

This money was secretly deposited and placed for an Investment before the
late holder died and none of his families or relatives knows about this
money, I came across this great fortune during an annual pre-audition. If
you can be trusted and capable to handle this business with me in full
confidence & trust, please send me the following information for
documentation preparation and also give me your word of confidence that we
will work as one team and I will get in return what belongs to me after
successful transmission this operation. Please contact me on my private
email (jakandeobataego@gmail.com
<https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1kjyliasnkdmu/?&cs=wh&v to=jakandeobataego228@gmail.com>
)


(1). Full names:
(2). Private phone numbers:
(3). Current residential address:
(4). Occupation:
(5). Age and Sex:
I look forward hearing from you.

Kind Regards,
Jakande Obataego

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