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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Musaad bin abdul Mohsen alhokair" <musaad.m_alhokair@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2011 11:54:06 +0200 (SAST)
Subject: SEARCHING FOR FOREIGN INVESTMENT.
Peace of Allah be with you,
With regards to my search for foreign investment, I wish to bring to your
notice my interest to partner with you on a great business opportunity. I
am Musaad bin Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
I am interested in exploring ways to establish business relationship with
you. Kindly furnish me with full investment strategy and business proposal
for my study.
Looking forward to a good working relationship with you.
My regards to your family,
Musaad bin Abdul Mohsen Al Hokair
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