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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: info@webpowerup.com
Reply-To: oeztuerkm18@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:44:10 +0800
Subject: Figure Head

I am Mr.Mustafa Oeztuerk.My purpose of writing is to seek your cooperation in business transaction involving 25Million U.S Dollars.Please keep this piece of information a secret.

Recently I was contacted by some officials from the oil rich country to look for a capable person who can be presented as figure head for movement of this money through a much legalized means of transfer. You will get 30% of the total amount after your successful cooperation. These are top government officials who do not want their identity revealed. The money is proceeds of an oil deal fully secured and ready to be transferred.

Should you be interested, kindly get back to me soonest possible. Your satisfaction is fully guaranteed in this business venture.


Regards,

Mr.Mustafa Oeztuerk.

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