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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: "Isa Bello" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <isab01452@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2022 18:49:18 -0500
Subject: NNPC PROJECT PROPOSAL

INTRODUCTION.

I’m Isa Bello, NNPC Project award chairman, It is my pleasure to write to you and introduce to you this business proposal which involved US$45.2 million.

This fund originated from over invoiced contract funds which have been fully completed. We are looking for credible or capable company or individual that can receive this fund for investment purpose and bring turnover

I , Mr. Isa Bello, the project award chairman of NNPC and other officials is looking for a capable company or investors that is willing to handle this fund for investment.

If you are satisfied by our proposal, kindly respond via any of the emails below.

isab01452@gmail.com
belom5689@gmail.com

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