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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: "Edward Clack" <edward_clack01@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2009 18:10:31 +0800 (PHT)
Subject: BUSINESS PROPOSAL


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BUSINESS PROPOSAL

Dear Sir,

I write to you based on a request by an investor and his need for
investment/funding in your country. My name is Mr Edward Clack, a

financial consultant and I work with a reputable financial services firm.

My company most times represents the interests of very wealthy
investors. Due to the sensitivity of the position they hold in thier

society and the unstable investment environment of their country, they
evacuate majority of their funds into more stable economies and

developed

nations where they can get good yield for their money.
I was recently approached by a Reserved Client, whom I had personally
worked with a few years ago with a proposal. What he request

is an individual such as yourself, who will be willing to receive money
on his behalf abroad, and put it to good use on profitable

business.
The client has offered these terms:

1. 10% commission paid to me and my foreign partner of the total funds
successfully evacuated. The funds in Question are over $30

Million USDollars.
2. The funds will be used by the foreign partner for six years as a loan
without any interest. That is, you do not pay any interest on the

money but you give the client 50% of all profits after tax that accrued
from the use of the funds.

If these terms are agreeable to you, kindly let me know and I will
provide you with all necessary information and procedures involved.

If you wan't contact me ,edward_clack01@yahoo.com

Sincerely yours,

Edward Clack

PS* The client is willing to make available the fund to your possession
and in your country within 7 working days of confirmation of your
capabilities.



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