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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- ann.colemann@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Annette Coleman" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2013 20:09:35 +0200
Subject: Re: Investment partner needed
Attn: The CEO
Hello,
Sub: Investment with you
My name is Annette Coleman and I have a proposal to share with you.
Please if this mail is contrary to your business ethics,I would advice you to
discard it without any second thoughts.But if it interests you please contact me as necessary.
I got your details from the internet while searching for a reliable person/company we can do business with.
I represent a private investor that wants to invest funds in your company/country through your professional assistance, let me know if you are vast in business and would be in a capacity to handle a capital project so that l can provide you with terms and contract so as to facilitate live meeting between you and our bankers.
The live meeting is paramount, as it will give us the opportunity to meet you in person.
We are giving you the privileged to provide us with viable details of any lucrative sector in your countries economy in which the funds can be invested under your supervision. Be kind enough to provide us with such business plan to expedite the process.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Mrs. Annette Coleman
e-Mail: ann.colemann@yahoo.com
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