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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Jean Philippe AGOSSOU" <jean@grace.com>
Reply-To: "Mr. Jean Philippe AGOSSOU" <esq_jean@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:47:01 +0100
Subject: Dear Sir/Madam I request cooperation with you


Dear Sir/Madam,
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I am Barrister A J. Philippe.
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I request cooperation with you in the sphere of financing viable
projects with prospective returns on investment (R.O.I) in your
region.
Please read my mail carefully and you will understand that this is not
a regular investment offer or project and this is the reason why I
have to contact an individual to get an understanding first and make
the communication discreet as to ensure success.
As a lawyer, I had an important client, an Immigrant from Libya, who
migrated to our country over five years now, with the wife and their
young daughter, due to the ongoing civil war in their country.
I had helped the family to get their permanent resident here in Benin
Republic and had represented them in other legal matters since then.
My client died 2 years ago of heart related problem, living behind the
wife and young daughter, who I have continue to represent her family
interest.
Recently the widow of my deceased client have been diagnosed with
Blood Cancer and is in the hospital at the moment receiving treatment.
My client has a 12 years old daughter, as her only Child and heir.
My client accordingly to the widow on his demise, had left behind for
the family a legitimately acquired fortune of over Euro27.8m ( Twenty
Seven Million Eight Hundred Thousand Euro Only).
The widow on discovering her health condition had confided me to look
for a potential oversea partner, whom she can work with for investment
of the funds (Euro27.8m) in viable sectors, like in Hotels, Real Estate
and as would be suggested by the potential partner.
This she said would secure her daughters financial future, if she
eventually did not survive the sickness.
My client is proposing investment of 80/20% joint ownership of the fund.
This means, as the principal fund manager, you will be entitled to 20%
(Twenty Percent) share of the net investment profit for the management
and administrative responsibilities of the subsequent investment.
Meanwhile, as you should know, trust and confidentiality is essential
for the success of the collaboration.
I shall also draft a non disclosure agreement between both parties,
which will define the terms of the partnership, once we agree to work
together on this.
NOTE: The daughter of my client, being 12 years at this moment, will
give you ample time to invest the fund in viable high yield sectors in
your country and in accordance to the will and testament drafted by
the ailing Mother, she may only become part of the partnership after
completing her University studies.
Your timely response would be of great importance, due to the current
health condition of my client.
There are also issues, which I would like to discuss on phone and not
by e-mail, as our communication progresses.
1. Send me your full name as it appears on your ID
2. Your physical address
3. Telephone number (Mobile) =

4. A scan copy of any form of Valid ID
The above information's are necessary to discuss further with my
client and also to prepare a working agreement, which I shall send you
the draft for your preview and confirmation, before it can be signed
between both parties, with me as the witness.
I am expecting your earliest reply to enable us start the process immediat=
ely.
I salute you.
Jean Philippe AGOSSOU Esq


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