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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "qejean.cf" <nepad.dpa@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 20:34:17 +0200
Subject: Venture:- lets partner
Mrs. Hans M. Pearl =
NEPAD Head Office =
Sanlam Center =
Johannesburg-South Africa =
Attention: CEO/Managing Director =
I am Mrs. Hans M. Pearl, the Head of Special Operations Unit; Diamond Pro=
ducers of Africa (DPA) under The New Partnership for Africa's Development (=
NEPAD). I am in Custody of Numbered Time Deposit under NON-DISCLOSURE ACT o=
f Sixty Million USD ($60 Million USD). You will be the beneficiary of this =
fund; there is no danger involved as me and my colleague in my department i=
s involved as such it is 100% covered today, tomorrow and in the future. =
It will be shared in the ratio 65% for me 35% for you along with 10% mana=
gement fee as will agreed period till we move it back to our country in our=
names. This must be handled in strict confidentiality and in accordingly t=
o my instructions and advice for our mutual benefit. =
I will give you full details of the funds, and how the transaction will p=
roceed upon receipt of your reply along with your details indicting your in=
terest =
Our duty covers many financial activities/responsibilities. Due to our se=
nsitive position and civil code of conduct, which does not allow us to own =
or operate foreign bank accounts and many other rigorously benchmark, I see=
k your cooperation in this deal to externalize this fund. =
Best Regards. =
Mrs. Hans M. Pearl =
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