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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: "JP CONSULTING SERVICE" (may be fake)
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 18:37:44 +0300
Subject: Offer Loan or Partnership Investment

Hello
 
You are looking for a loan or financing fund for your large projects.
 
We are here to find you the loan or financing solution in a short time because we have private investors who are willing to finance your project or offer you a partnership investment, options as making  a long-term loan for you or the investor is willing to invest in your structure to be your shareholder if you wish.
 
Revert back immediately by contacting  Rev. Sitou Klomegah Andrew  on his below details if you need such offer for more details.
 
CONTACT: REV. KLOMEGAH SITTOU
Tel No.       00228 99358762
Email address:   info@btcibt.net
www.btci.tg
Consultant/Agent in Charge
Banque Togolaise pour le Commerce et l'Industrie
 
JP CONSULTING SERVICE
Mr Jean Paul
 

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