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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: "Sheikh Adel Aujan" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sheikdelAujan@mail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2017 21:29:08 +0800
Subject: Re.Joint Venture Proposal.

Dear Sir,
RE: Funds Investment and Management Placement of $65 Million.
We solicit as a private investor who wants to invest his financial estate
in long-term business venture in your country/company under your supervision.
You will be required to;
[1]. Receive the funds.
[2]. Invest and Manage the funds profitably.
My client is willing to negotiate Management sharing percentage after your acceptance. We expect to hear from you urgently as this is a high priority Investment Placement and kindly send your telephone number to enhance communication. Thanks you for your understanding.
Yours Sincerely,
Sheikh Adel Aujan     
 
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