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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: "Wade" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:01:36 +0100
Subject: Your funding requirements
Hello,
Our Group invite you to partner with us and benefit in our new Loan and Project funding program. We offer flexible loans and funding for various projects bypassing the usual rigorous procedures. This Funding program allows a client to enjoy low interest payback for as low as 4% per annum and as much as five million dollars minimum and over hundred million dollars for a period of 15 years maximum with one year grace period. We are currently funding:
Starting up Franchise/Business Acquisition
Business Expansion
Commercial Real Estate Purchase
Contract Execution
Project finance
We are open to having a good business relationship with you. If you think you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any venture please do not hesitate to contact us for possible business cooperation. You also have a chance to earn money from our company by introducing prospective clients who need funding, we pay 3% as agent commission for each client which you bring to us. duncan.wade@primakapitalmgt.com
Best regards
Duncan Wade
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