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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: "Mr. Maco Dona" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <abulagriarmy@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2018 06:21:56 -0800
Subject: HONEST AND RELIABLE BUSINESS PARTNER NEEDED.

Hello friend,
 
I apologize to you for any inconveniences caused if this mail does not meet your demand. I am looking for an honest and reliable person who wishes to assist me to invest my life saves in your country.
 
I will give you more details you may need once I receive your reply soonest, Please contact me back only if you are interested and serious to help me invest.
 
Kindly send me an email in response to confirm receipt of this business proposal.
 
Looking forward to read from you.
 
REGARDS
Abu Lagri Amidet

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