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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 Sam Thomas" <info@museoebraico.roma.it>
Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:06:50 +0100
Subject: Partnership





Dear Friend,


My name is Dr Sam Thomas, I am the chairman of the contract award committee, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria {F.A.A.N}. I am in search
of a Business partner to assist us in the transfer of USD$20,000.000.00 ( TWENTY MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS ), And for subsequent investment
in properties in your country.


You will be required to Assist us on the following areas.


(1) Assist us in the transfer of the said sum into your Bank Account.
(2) Advise us on lucrative areas for investment.
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties in your country.


This money will be shared between you and we (Colleagues) over here.


We have agreed to share the funds as follows:


(I) 35% of the total sum for you (The Account Owner).
(II) 65% of the total sum for us (The officials involved).


We will be coming to meet you in your country immediately we conclude this transaction to share and to invest part of our shares of total sum into
any viable business you may advise us in your country.


If you are interested in the proposal, and you are a trustworthy person who would not sit on this money if it is transferred into your
account,indicate your interest by replying.


Full details of this business will be sent to you upon receipt of your reply.  Please quickly send your phone and fax numbers.


Reply to me through this email address:(  drrsd09@outlook.com   )


Best regards,
Dr Sam Thomas.

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