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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: "Mr. Kenneth Quinn" <drkennyqge@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <m.anya1@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2014 00:33:25 -0800
Subject: Do you have any viable project we can invest in?.




Dear Friend,

Do you have any viable project we can invest in?. I would like to know more about these projects. Do you have any written business plan(s) on these projects? Where is the location of these projects? Have you got a direct cell phone number where I can reach you on?

I represent the Arab development partners, a private investment business consortium. We look into encourage infrastructure development and economic renewal by having
active business presence in strategic positions in secure areas of this world. We try to create jobs in trade in Africa and Middle East by keeping graft and stealing manageable. My investors are looking to invest into various businesses like real estate, Oil and Gas, farming, mining,trade, etc, in your country. I know you may ask why we chose to do business with you. The answer is because we found your business profile fascinating. Therefore what is most needed from you is your experience and expertise.

This is for convenience and to break through broker chains procuring Bank Debentures! I was wondering if any of your clients still require our professional services for the procurement of Financial Banking Instrument i.e: MTN's, BG, SBLC, CTD, Bonds.

We have available BG/SBLC Lease Offer @ 8% from 50 World Top Prime Banks. MTN, BG/SBLC Sales Offer @ 45%+2 from 50 World Top Prime Banks.

Availability of Credit Line Facility for Credit Enhancement, Project Funding and Monetization against Strong Collateral.

Alternatively, we can provide you with any amount of funds in liquid cash after meeting with you in person to confirm your capability to manage these funds in investment and pay back the agreed return. All the funds require is no problem in lifting; we only need your experience and expertise in the managing of these funds in investment and trust that you can pay your returns. I would appreciate to hear back from you and please do feel free to ask me any question you have.

Let me have your business plan so that I can present it to my investors.


My regards to your family

Mr. Kenneth Quinn.


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