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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Mr Chang <aa.connectt@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:32:38 +0100
Subject: ANTICIPATED PARTNER /
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I am by names Mr Chang ,
My investors are looking to fund any lucrative business or project that
needs from Fifty million Dollars or more in funds. My investor ideal
offer would be Eight hundrend million Dollars but not above.I seek for
cooperation from you as an individual who specialize in viable projects
and business grants. My investor finance programs are unmatched and are
ready to fund on serious and financially stimulated businesses. Send me
a page-brief of your business proposal or link me to a website.
I am looking for people who already have a business and are successful
or people who have a solid business plan who are
ready to start up their dream. I will review and agree to the most
promising and enticing business proposals provided to
me. Please be as detailed as possible and PDF files are more than
welcome for a review.
Please get back to me with your most viable business projects for prompt
sponsorship.
Hoping to work with you.
Cordially,
Mr Chang
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