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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. Ali Alshujairy" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ali0alshujairy@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2018 17:40:56 +0200
Subject: *INVESTMENT PROJECT*

 
 
Good day,
 
I wish to receive a quick response from you regarding my letter to you. I am Mr. Ali Alshujairy from Syria
 
I am interested in proposing for buying properties in your country if you can accept to help me. I would like to learn more about your country's culture, infrastructure and other interesting lucrative business projects. Please tell us more about your economic statistics of your country and the policy of foreign investments of your government.
 
I will like more information about these agenda so that I can learn more about the investment project in your country and clarify your project plan.
 
We are waiting for your cooperation.
 
Regards,
Mr. Ali Alshujairy

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