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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: paul brown <paulbrown139@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2017 21:36:44 +0000
Subject: ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT ASAP

RE: INVESTMENT PROJECT PARTNERSHIP


Greetings!


I am writing this letter with due respect and honor, believing that
you will give my request proper attention. There is going to be
absolutely doubt and distrust in your heart in respect of this letter,
coupled with the fact that, so many miscreants have taken possession
of the Internet to facilitate their nefarious deeds and scam, thereby
making it extremely difficult for genuine minds and legitimate
business contacts to get attention and recognition.

I have a mandate of my client a prominent African politician to source
for credible/trustworthy investment manager. My client wish to invest
the sum of (US$72 Million United States Dollars). My client business
interest are in the following sectors: Oil/Gas, Real Estate,
Construction or any other viable sector.

If you are convinced you can invest the funds and believe you have a
solid background and idea of making good profit in any of the
mentioned business sectors above or any other lucrative business in
your country, please send your proposed business plan for our study
and considerations.

Thanks for your anticipated cooperation.

Yours sincerely,
Paul Brown
FINANCIAL CONSULTANT

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