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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "dbinvestment@qq.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: "DavidBlair" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dbinvestment@qq.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 04:25:11 +0100
Subject: Tax Free Business Opportunity
Beloved
I am a retired chartered accountant and broker to investors who are ready to partner in projects, business and give loans to prospective companies.
My investors are looking to fund any lucrative business/project that needs ?375,000,000.00 Euro or more in funds. My investor ideal offer would be ?500,000,000.00 Euro BUT not above. I seek for a cooperation from you as an individual who specialize in viable projects and business grants. My investor finance programs are unmatched and are ready to fund on serious and financially stimulated businesses.
Send me a PM of your business proposal or link me to a website. I am looking for people who already have a business and are successful or people who have a solid business plan who are ready to start up their dream. I will review and agree to the most promising and enticing business proposals provided to me.
Send me a PM of your business proposal or link me to a website. I am looking for people who already have a business and are successful or people who have a solid business plan who are ready to start up their dream. I will review and agree to the most promising and enticing business proposals provided to me.
Please be as detailed as possible and PDF files are more than welcome for a review.
Thank you in advance for a good working relationship.
Best regards,
David Blair.
DRE # 01070999
Professional LLP®/Registered ACCA
dbinvestment@qq.com
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