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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: "jack morris" <barristerjackmorris@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 03 Jun 2005 14:13:50 +0200
Subject: NEEDED A COMPANY FOR JOINT VENTURE

BARRISTER JACK MORRIS,
SOUTH AFRICA
PHONE: 27-73-301-3620
Email : barristerjackmorris@hotmail.com

DIRECTOR/CEO,

RE: INVESMENT CAPITAL,

I am Barrister Jack Morris from South Africa Your contact has been gotten
from after a search for a person whom we can jointly invest Trust in and
after a search i went trough your company profile i realized that your
company is a very profitable and relaible to solicit a honourable
partnership with. I represent a client and my client has interest to do
business relative to investments in your country in areas related to
AGRICULTURER/ AGRO CHEMICAL / EXPORT or any business of your choice, to
initiate a proper and structured relationship: Please let me know what your
response will be to an offer to receive investment funds in cash if:

1. The said fund amounts of Twenty Seven Million Dollars (US$27,000,000.00)
2. The said fund is in cash and will be transferred to you in same state.
3.The fund is intended to be invested through your agency in the purchase of
facilities and assets, for the said purposes within your country.
4. This transaction will result in being paid you a commission of 25% of
the investment capital as a reward for your assistance.
5.The fund owners desire absolute confidentiality and professionalism in the
handling of this matter.
Please if you are kind/interested for the joint business venture kindly
respond urgently through my private Email Address/Phone number.

Sincerely.
Barrister Jack Morris,
South Africa
Phone :+27 73 301 3620
Email : barristerjackmorris@hotmail.com

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