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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.Ali Hossain" <admin@youthleagues.com>
Reply-To: alihossain343@outlook.com
Date: Sun, 02 Apr 2017 21:42:38 -0700
Subject: Hello,Your Response Is Needed Urgently



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Hello

I am looking for your cooperation in areas related to Construction, Real
Estate,and Agriculture Manufacturing business or building a Tourist
Hotel/shopping Mall in your country, I am sorry if this is not in line
with your business.


I need an experienced person to assist me to set up develop the project
and assume responsibility of ownership as chairman but will be bringing
in profit /distribute profit monthly or annually.


I am Dr.Ali Hossain, a citizen of Libyan, former Personal investment
adviser to late Moammar Gadhafi We acquired this money legally as a
result of oil export, I am currently in possession of ($46M) Forty Six
Million United State Dollars Only with the documents very intact with me
which I want to use for investment purposes preferably in your country.


I left Libya for london that is why I need someone who is trustworthy
and honest, to assist me achieve my objectives, and also manage the
business for me.


However, I got your email information Through My private search in my
effort to get hold of reputable investor for joint partnership that is
why I am making this exclusively with you, your immediate reply will be
highly appreciated and I shall give you more information on this
project, and your percentage and all what is expected of you.


Your urgent response is highly welcomed.

Thanks and God bless.

I Remain Yours,

Dr.Ali Hossain





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