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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: Ms Joan Pitfield <msjoanpitfield@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:05:21 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Investment Venture
Investment Venture
>From Miss Joan Pitfield
Dear
I' m contacting you by faith knowing that you will accept this proposal in good faith. I am Ms Joan Pitfield , the only daughter of late Mr Alexander Pitfield . I am in the position of US$11. Million which I want to invest in a lucrative business venture in your country. This money is of no criminal origin as it was released from the gold dust sold during the Regional war when my father was the Governor of Northern Region of Ghana. I now want to move this money abroad and invest it in a profitable ventures as time is now ripe for such move.
CONDITION;
1.To assist me invest this money in a profitable business venture in your country or any other suitable country where you have good connections.
2.To manage this fund in a profitable manner preferable a joint venture.I will give you 20% for your kind assistance to me. I will give you further details as soon as I hear from you.
waiting for your response.
Miss Joan Pitfield
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