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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: "PRIVATE MESSAGE!" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <bellobaru@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:56:29 -0300
Subject: ATTENTION!

 
Group Managing Director, (GMD Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
 
See the website: http://nnpcgroup.com/PublicRel ations/NNPCinthenews/tabid/92/ articleType/ArticleView/ articleId/814/NNPC-Secures- 2Billion-Discounts-on- Renegotiated-Upstream- Contracts.aspx
 
Dear Sir,
I am, Group Managing Director, (GMD) Nigerian National Petroleum and it is my desire to invest some funds GBP18.5  Million Pounds  in your country .
Note that this GBP18.5 Million Pounds   originated from over invoiced Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation contract devoid in my name in British Bank.
Upon a proof of your competency and management abilities, I invest this fund GBP18.5 Million Pounds    in your capacity in your country and also partner with you.
For now you can reach me via this private Email Address:bellobaru@gmail.com
Best Regards,
Dr. Maikanti Baru.
Group Managing Director, (GMD) Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
Email: 
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