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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: " Scott Williams " <u1cor13@libby.org>
Reply-To: williamsscott229@yahoo.com
Date: 14 Mar 2019 13:25:25 -0700
Subject: PROJECT PROPOSAL

Dear suechana@guysuco.com

I write to you based on a request by an investor who needs to
invest his funds in your country. My name is Scott William, a
finance expert.

I most at times represent the interests of very wealthy
personalities. Due to the sensitivity of the position they hold
in their various societies and the unstable investment
environment of their countries, they move majority of their funds
into more stable economies and developed nations where they can
get good yield for their money. A reserved Client, whom I had
personally worked with few years ago with a proposal, recently
approached me. What he requested is an individual such as

you, who will be willing to receive monies on his behalf abroad,
and put it to good use for a period not exceeding 10 to 15 years
for a start.

The client has offered these terms:

1. The fund in question is $10 Million or more.
2. Very honest and transparent handling of the transaction by me
and the foreign partner.
3. The funds will be used by the foreign partner for ten years or
more as a non collateral loan with very attractive

interest and three years interest payment grace period or as
joint venture partnership {JVP} depending on which is suitable
for you.

If these terms are agreeable to you, kindly let me know and I
will provide you with all necessary information and procedures
involved.

Sincerely yours,

Scott Williams

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