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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 message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Solomon Cone <cone.family@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2016 13:56:43 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Appeal for investment project
Hello Dear,
Good Day. I wish to introduce you to a financial transaction which will be an advantage for both of us. My name is Solomon Cone, I wish to request for your assistance in a financial transaction. I want to invest in Manufacturing and Real Estate Management in your country.
The total Amount which I want to transfer to you for the investment is US$34,000.000.00 (Thirty Four Million U.S. dollars)Â And I will require your assistance in receiving the Funds in your personal/company account for investment.
I would appreciate to read from you soon so as to proceed immediately on the transfer of the fund to you because it is the first step in the progress .
Awaiting your immediate response.
Best Regards,
Solomon Cone.
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