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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: good news <goodnews6060@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2017 17:48:37 +0000
Subject: INVESTMENT / BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL


Attn,Sir/Madam.

INVESTMENT / BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP PROPOSAL

I represent a group of company based in the Gulf Region with access
to over US$250 Million. We are seeking means of expanding and
relocating our business interest abroad in the following
sectors: Construction, Real Estate, Stock Speculation,Solid Minerals Exploration,
Transportation, Communication Services, Agriculture Forestry, Oil and Gas & Fishing.

If you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any
of the mentioned business sectors or any other viable business in
your country, Please write me for possible business co-operation.
More so, we are ready to facilitate and fund any business that is
capable of generating 30% annual return on investment (AROI) Joint
Venture partnership and Hard loan funding can also be considered.

I am confident that you will give your consideration to this proposal
and respond positively within a short period of time. I am available
to discuss this proposal with you and to answer any questions you
may have in regard to this investment. As soon as you give your
positive response to this proposal, I will not hesitate in sending
you the detailed information of this great investment partnership
opportunity.

I look forward to discussing this opportunity further with you.

If you are interested send me the following details.

Information required:
Full name.........
Your email--------
Telephone Number........

Sincerely,


Best Regards.

Mr CollinsAnderson(Jr).


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