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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: efernandez <efernandez@invepal.com.ve>
Reply-To: <fernandez.edward00@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:45:34 +0000
Subject: Financial =?UTF-8?Q?Investment=2E=E2=80=8F=E2=80=8F?=



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Dear Sir,

It's my pleasure to contact you with this proposal for a financial and
business assistance. I know my message may come to you as a surprise.

Don't worry I was totally convinced to write you in reference to the
US$6,800,000.00 (Six Million, Eight Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars) my late client Ms. Eades deposited with a Financial Institution
which I'm soliciting for your assistance & co-operation as well as your
consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased so the funds
can be released to you and transfer to your account for onward
investment (Hotel, Industries and Estate Building Management) or any
profitable business in your Country.

Please if you are interested in my proposal, then email me with your
full Names & Address to facilitate the process to file a claim. I also
needed your private mobile number for easy communication. Remain bless
while expecting your prompt co-operation. I anticipate your urgent
response.

Best Regards,

Edwin Fernandez.

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