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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "roymolenux@mac.hush.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Roy molenux" <roymolenux@mac.hush.com>
Date: Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:56:17 +0000
Subject: Real Estate Agent
Attention: Sir/Madam
My name is Roy Molenux. Please permit me to make your acquaintance in so informal a manner. This is necessitated by my urgent need to reach a dependable,trust worthy and a credible real estate agent . This request may seem strange and unsolicited but I will crave your indulgence and pray that you view it seriously.
A member Premium Credit Finance United Kingdom.I am a consultant affiliated to financial institutions here in the UNITED KINGDOM. My services has been retained by a foreign Company who wants to be anonymous to seek for an overseas partner that can handle huge funds for investment hence my contacting you. All legal documents will be secured showing the legitimacy of this investment. If you are interested,we will be willing to have a meeting with you upon your acceptance of this proposal
I am in search of an agent to assist us in the transfer of $40.2 Million and subsequent investment in properties in your country.
You will be required to.
(1) Assist in the transfer of the said funds
(2) Advise on lucrative areas for investment
(3) Assist us in purchase of properties.
If you decide to render your service to us in this regard, 30% of the total sum of $40.2 Million will be for you.
Kindly reply and consent to your continued Interest via email:
Thank you and God bless, as I wait in anticipation of your reply and
co-operation.
Best Regards
Roy Molenux(Mr)
Director, Head of Finance
Premium Credit Finance
roymolenux@mac.hush.com
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