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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: "Mr. William Christopher" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <william.christopher62@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2018 21:58:01 -0700
Subject: Good Day Please Get Back To Me

Good Day
 
 
we are looking to work with a reputable individual/firm to mop up and place funds into viable investment ventures in your country and perhaps with your assistance we could avoid high taxes. I came across your data via a business directory. I want to know if you have the ability, workforce and strength to help us secure the funds in your country. I am Mr. William R Christopher supervisor and expatriate for long concluded Chad Oil and Pipeline Project, please kindly read down.
 
The Chad Oil and Pipeline Project is a $3.7 billion development project comprising some 300 oil wells, which are expected to extract approximately one billion barrels of oil over twenty-five years. Located in Chad's southwestern region, it is one of Africa's largest public/private development projects. Once extracted, the oil will be transported by a 640 mile underground pipeline, through neighboring Cameroon, to an offshore export loading facility. Construction began in October 2000 and the oil started flowing in 2004. Project ownership is comprised of a three-company oil consortium (Exxon/Mobil 40%, Petronas Malaysia 35% and Chevron 25%) and the governments of Chad and Cameroon, which hold a combined 3% stake in the pipeline portion of the project. The project included the development of the Doba oil fields in Chad and the construction of a 30in-wide buried pipeline from the oil fields in Chad, 1,070km to Cameroon's Atlantic Coast pumping stations, ancillary facilities and infra structure. The funds used
 
 
In conclusion, I guarantee that this transaction would be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect us from any breach of law. Please keep this transaction confidential and note that this transaction must be concluded within two weeks. If you cannot assist then I will suggest that you introduce anyone you consider trustworthy and capable to work with me on this confidential transaction. Please kindly provide the below details.
 
 
Your Full Name:
Your Full Address:
Your Telephone Number:
Your Mobile Number:
Your Age:
Your Occupation:
Your Email:
 
Thanks
 
Mr. William Christopher.

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