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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 ken mckay" <mr.kenmckay@centrum.sk>
Date: Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:50:13 +0200
Subject: Sir

Sir
I represent a business group and am seeking means of expanding investment interest in the following sectors: Banking, Real estate, Stock speculation, Mining, Transportation, Health, Tourism, Communication, Movies, Tobacco and just any sector that is lucrative for investment to the tune of $400M.
If you think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any of the mentioned business sectors or any other business in your country, reply for possible business co-operation. I am also ready to facilitate and fund any business that is capable of generating 10% annual return on investment (AROI). JV partnership possible. I can also assist in project funding, and loan finance at reasonable interest for long Term ONLY.
I look forward to your reply,
Regards
Mr ken Mckay


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