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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: "Alliance Group" <info@gmail.com>
Reply-To: allianceconsulting00100@gmail.com
Date: 16 Feb 2018 11:36:04 -0800
Subject: Funding Offer

Good day.

My apologies for intruding into your privacy at this time.

We have access to investment fund and we sent you detailed
infromation yesterday as regards this opportunity, did you
receive the email ?

I expect your update and you can call me on +442033182640 for
further talks.

Sincerely
Mr.Chahal karnail chahal
Chief Financial Consultant
Alliance Group

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